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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF52LBG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 24 Nov 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 199,185 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 199,185 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,853 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 192,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,186 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023 15 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,186 MI
15 Jun 202618 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,162 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,638 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,299 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,598 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019 15 Jun 202620 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,393 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018 15 Jun 202630 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,015 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 15 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,703 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,634 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 15 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,318 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 15 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,863 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 15 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,367 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 15 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,682 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 15 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,002 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202628 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,772 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 15 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,828 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 15 Jun 202627 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 22,278 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2006 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF52LBG was registered on 2002-10-29
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