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2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WJ52 DWD

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/03/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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WJ52 DWD Mileage History

  1. 20/10/20057,529 mi
  2. 20/10/20057,529 mi
  3. 19/10/20069,771 mi+2,242 mi
  4. 06/11/200712,074 mi+2,303 mi
  5. 06/11/200712,074 mi
  6. 31/10/200814,586 mi+2,512 mi
  7. 31/10/200814,586 mi
  8. 26/10/200917,230 mi+2,644 mi
  9. 13/10/201019,840 mi+2,610 mi
  10. 06/10/201122,043 mi+2,203 mi
  11. 25/10/201223,823 mi+1,780 mi
  12. 17/10/201325,397 mi+1,574 mi
  13. 17/10/201325,397 mi
  14. 30/10/201426,793 mi+1,396 mi
  15. 29/09/201527,793 mi+1,000 mi
  16. 14/09/201628,036 mi+243 mi
  17. 15/09/201628,036 mi
  18. 22/09/201729,533 mi+1,497 mi
  19. 21/01/201934,572 mi+5,039 mi
  20. 21/01/201934,572 mi
  21. 17/01/202038,164 mi+3,592 mi
  22. 20/01/202038,185 mi+21 mi
  23. 20/01/202141,292 mi+3,107 mi
  24. 20/01/202141,292 mi
  25. 27/01/202244,040 mi+2,748 mi
  26. 27/01/202244,040 mi
  27. 02/03/202346,679 mi+2,639 mi
  28. 02/03/202346,679 mi
  29. 27/02/202448,790 mi+2,111 mi
  30. 27/02/202448,790 mi
  31. 18/02/202551,326 mi+2,536 mi
  32. 18/02/202551,326 mi
  33. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 07:05
MOT Analysis

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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