2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RJ02 VJF
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 142,874 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ02 VJF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 142,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RJ02 VJF Mileage History
- 17/08/2022124,858 mi
- 21/10/2023128,475 mi+3,617 mi
- 29/11/2024142,574 mi+14,099 mi
- 10/12/2024142,874 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 7,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJ02 VJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (RJ02 VJF) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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