2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YY02 NVE
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 127,679 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY02 NVE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 127,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY02 NVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (YY02 NVE) between May 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YY02 NVE Mileage History
- 16/05/200611,263 mi
- 15/05/200713,146 mi+1,883 mi
- 26/04/200814,638 mi+1,492 mi
- 18/05/200927,098 mi+12,460 mi
- 10/05/201036,033 mi+8,935 mi
- 21/06/201152,631 mi+16,598 mi
- 15/06/201273,082 mi+20,451 mi
- 13/08/2013870,077 mi+796,995 mi
- 13/08/2013870,077 mi
- 09/08/201494,483 mi-775,594 mi
- 15/08/201494,483 mi
- 17/08/2015104,343 mi+9,860 mi
- 19/08/2015104,343 mi
- 27/07/2016107,549 mi+3,206 mi
- 27/07/2016107,553 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/2017110,358 mi+2,805 mi
- 06/08/2018112,988 mi+2,630 mi
- 22/07/2019115,448 mi+2,460 mi
- 22/07/2019115,448 mi
- 17/08/2020118,005 mi+2,557 mi
- 09/08/2021120,254 mi+2,249 mi
- 10/08/2022122,264 mi+2,010 mi
- 10/08/2022122,264 mi
- 15/08/2023124,457 mi+2,193 mi
- 15/08/2023124,457 mi
- 15/08/2024127,189 mi+2,732 mi
- 12/02/2026127,679 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 5,896 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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