2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RL02 VXY
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 94,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1198cc
RL02 VXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 94,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RL02 VXY Mileage History
- 20/09/202183,502 mi
- 20/09/202183,502 mi
- 31/08/202294,010 mi+10,508 mi
- 09/09/202294,276 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 11,109 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RL02 VXY 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 (RL02 VXY) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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