2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WJ52 DWD
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2002. Recorded mileage 53,061 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,061 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
WJ52 DWD Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 53,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WJ52 DWD Mileage History
- 20/10/20057,529 mi
- 20/10/20057,529 mi
- 19/10/20069,771 mi+2,242 mi
- 06/11/200712,074 mi+2,303 mi
- 06/11/200712,074 mi
- 31/10/200814,586 mi+2,512 mi
- 31/10/200814,586 mi
- 26/10/200917,230 mi+2,644 mi
- 13/10/201019,840 mi+2,610 mi
- 06/10/201122,043 mi+2,203 mi
- 25/10/201223,823 mi+1,780 mi
- 17/10/201325,397 mi+1,574 mi
- 17/10/201325,397 mi
- 30/10/201426,793 mi+1,396 mi
- 29/09/201527,793 mi+1,000 mi
- 14/09/201628,036 mi+243 mi
- 15/09/201628,036 mi
- 22/09/201729,533 mi+1,497 mi
- 21/01/201934,572 mi+5,039 mi
- 21/01/201934,572 mi
- 17/01/202038,164 mi+3,592 mi
- 20/01/202038,185 mi+21 mi
- 20/01/202141,292 mi+3,107 mi
- 20/01/202141,292 mi
- 27/01/202244,040 mi+2,748 mi
- 27/01/202244,040 mi
- 02/03/202346,679 mi+2,639 mi
- 02/03/202346,679 mi
- 27/02/202448,790 mi+2,111 mi
- 27/02/202448,790 mi
- 18/02/202551,326 mi+2,536 mi
- 18/02/202551,326 mi
- 18/02/202653,061 mi+1,735 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
WJ52 DWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (WJ52 DWD) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wear in ball joint (5.”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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