2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW02 DXM
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 66,243 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW02 DXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 66,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW02 DXM Mileage History
- 24/07/202363,847 mi
- 26/07/202363,847 mi
- 27/07/202464,197 mi+350 mi
- 10/07/202566,000 mi+1,803 mi
- 29/07/202566,243 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 1,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW02 DXM 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 (SW02 DXM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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