2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SM02 MXP
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2002. Recorded mileage 116,515 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1390cc
SM02 MXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2025
- 116,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM02 MXP Mileage History
- 13/04/2023113,586 mi
- 13/04/2023113,592 mi+6 mi
- 22/03/2024115,349 mi+1,757 mi
- 04/04/2024115,356 mi+7 mi
- 27/03/2025116,515 mi+1,159 mi
Average of roughly 1,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM02 MXP 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 MXP) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fu”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength f”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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