2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YG52 UGA
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 87,333 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG52 UGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 87,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YG52 UGA Mileage History
- 20/05/202484,750 mi
- 05/06/202484,905 mi+155 mi
- 07/06/202484,905 mi
- 16/06/202587,299 mi+2,394 mi
- 17/06/202587,333 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG52 UGA 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 (YG52 UGA) between May 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YG52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YG52UGA.
MG
UNKNOWN
KAWASAKI
VN1500 L3H
YAMAHA
XJR1300
PEUGEOT
206
PEUGEOT
206
TOYOTA
RAV-4
HONDA
CIVIC
TOYOTA
RAV4
AUDI
A3
VOLKSWAGEN
LT
VOLKSWAGEN
LT
HYUNDAI
COUPE
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.