2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SD52 SVT
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 79,184 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD52 SVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 79,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD52 SVT 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 (SD52 SVT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SD52 SVT Mileage History
- 04/10/202369,238 mi
- 28/09/202474,447 mi+5,209 mi
- 29/09/202474,447 mi
- 07/10/202579,184 mi+4,737 mi
- 07/10/202579,184 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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