2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SH02 JHU
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 40,703 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH02 JHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 40,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH02 JHU 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 (SH02 JHU) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (9 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: “Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SH02 JHU Mileage History
- 23/10/202340,131 mi
- 03/08/202540,132 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202540,138 mi+6 mi
- 28/08/202540,139 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202640,703 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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