2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WA52 HTD
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 85,687 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 HTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 85,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 HTD 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 (WA52 HTD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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 (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WA52 HTD Mileage History
- 16/08/202467,844 mi
- 14/08/202577,874 mi+10,030 mi
- 27/08/202577,876 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/202685,686 mi+7,810 mi
- 20/08/202685,687 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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