2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VK52 VPU
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 187,311 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK52 VPU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 187,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK52 VPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (VK52 VPU) between November 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
VK52 VPU Mileage History
- 08/11/200632,273 mi
- 08/11/200632,273 mi
- 07/11/200744,161 mi+11,888 mi
- 23/10/200857,683 mi+13,522 mi
- 23/10/200857,683 mi
- 04/11/200974,836 mi+17,153 mi
- 11/11/200975,197 mi+361 mi
- 06/11/201090,020 mi+14,823 mi
- 14/10/2011104,424 mi+14,404 mi
- 09/11/2012114,924 mi+10,500 mi
- 07/11/2013123,274 mi+8,350 mi
- 23/10/2014129,692 mi+6,418 mi
- 12/10/2015135,453 mi+5,761 mi
- 01/11/2016140,440 mi+4,987 mi
- 15/08/2017144,750 mi+4,310 mi
- 24/07/2018148,857 mi+4,107 mi
- 13/08/2019153,543 mi+4,686 mi
- 17/07/2020155,679 mi+2,136 mi
- 05/08/2021157,923 mi+2,244 mi
- 26/07/2022166,973 mi+9,050 mi
- 01/08/2022167,038 mi+65 mi
- 19/07/2023175,325 mi+8,287 mi
- 30/07/2024178,331 mi+3,006 mi
- 30/07/2024178,333 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/2025187,237 mi+8,904 mi
- 22/10/2025187,311 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 8,179 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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The spot-welded steel pedal box bracket can flex and crack under repetitive clutch actuation, causing the clutch pedal to drop to the floor or the clutch cable to snap.
- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Pack Moisture Tracking & Distributor Hall Sensor FailureModerate
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