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AD02FOV
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration AD02FOV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
21
Passes
13
Failures
61.76%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,901 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust heat sheild loose
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust heat sheild loose
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,237 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- engine management light on
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,076 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,882 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,036 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,617 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,889 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil leak
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,843 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer poor condition
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer poor condition
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,372 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box coroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,649 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,156 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017 16 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,156 MI
16 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,270 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,874 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,687 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,577 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
23 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,577 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,935 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,607 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2010 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,313 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2009 16 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,720 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2008 16 Jun 20269 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,689 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2007 16 Jun 20267 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
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