2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WP52 DHG
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 117,261 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP52 DHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 117,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP52 DHG 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 (WP52 DHG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (”.
WP52 DHG Mileage History
- 02/08/2024106,845 mi
- 02/08/2024106,846 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2025111,670 mi+4,824 mi
- 21/07/2025111,670 mi
- 03/08/2026117,261 mi+5,591 mi
Average of roughly 5,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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