2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH52 TNZ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 103,786 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH52 TNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/03/2026
- 103,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH52 TNZ 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 (SH52 TNZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare whe”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d /bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
SH52 TNZ Mileage History
- 17/03/2023100,829 mi
- 15/03/2024102,032 mi+1,203 mi
- 17/03/2025103,103 mi+1,071 mi
- 17/03/2025103,103 mi
- 09/03/2026103,786 mi+683 mi
Average of roughly 992 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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