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A19 SUK

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,299 mi
Last recorded52,299 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 52,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 51,514 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,291 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 48,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,395 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on effort - binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,469 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,266 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,065 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,480 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,463 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,888 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,491 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,335 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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A19 SUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 SUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 SUK registered?

A19 SUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is A19 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SUK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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