2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM02 MVO
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2002. Recorded mileage 154,454 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,454 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
SM02 MVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 154,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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SM02 MVO Mileage History
- 09/07/2022139,978 mi
- 14/07/2023147,158 mi+7,180 mi
- 17/07/2023147,181 mi+23 mi
- 15/07/2024154,444 mi+7,263 mi
- 16/07/2024154,454 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM02 MVO 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 (SM02 MVO) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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