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AF52GOE
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration AF52GOE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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136 Total Defects Recorded
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,256 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,326 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,221 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front fog lamps not working nearside and offside
- tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to front and rear of vehicle
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall and slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded and holed at inner front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to front and rear of vehicle
- Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted on outer edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall and slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front fog lamps not working nearside and offside
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,902 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front passenger seat does not tilt using release handle
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front passenger seat does not tilt using release handle
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,190 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside plastic floor under tray loose
- Nearside Front passenger seat back rest cannot be tilted using release handle
- Central upper stop lamp not working
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Tyres have different aspect ratios front and rear
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside screen wash jet loose
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged and cracks in inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Tyres have different aspect ratios front and rear
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Central upper stop lamp not working
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside screen wash jet loose
- Nearside plastic floor under tray loose
- Nearside Front passenger seat back rest cannot be tilted using release handle
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,094 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Brake discs slightly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Washer jet loose
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake discs slightly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Washer jet loose
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,575 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,740 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,878 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 16 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,852 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
4 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,324 MI
16 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,324 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 16 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,483 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,093 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 16 Jun 20267 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,056 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
7 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,056 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,699 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2007 16 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,591 MI
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AF52GOE was registered on 2002-11-29
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