2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RLZ 5004
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 147,303 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RLZ 5004 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2026
- 147,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RLZ 5004 Mileage History
- 28/05/2024129,590 mi
- 22/05/2025135,162 mi+5,572 mi
- 22/05/2025135,162 mi
- 14/06/2026147,303 mi+12,141 mi
- 14/06/2026147,303 mi
Average of roughly 8,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RLZ 5004 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (RLZ 5004) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2026 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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