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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF02LGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 51,812 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear undertray insecure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 51,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper arm not returning to stop (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear undertray insecure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,121 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 51,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre 23 years old
- Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre 23 years old
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust centre clamp excessively corroded
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,364 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre is 22 years old
- Offside Rear tyre is 22 years old
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 49,606 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,532 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,641 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,730 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021 18 Jun 202617 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 46,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,363 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,962 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019 18 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,662 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018 18 Jun 202627 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,662 MI
18 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,252 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 18 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,975 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 18 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,617 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,247 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 18 Jun 202617 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,764 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,807 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 18 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
15 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,436 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010 18 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,436 MI
18 Jun 202625 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,852 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 18 Jun 202625 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,220 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2008 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,822 MI
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AF02LGV was registered on 2002-03-28
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