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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF52LKM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
7 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,973 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,689 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,401 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014 15 Jun 202628 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,401 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,576 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside 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)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,683 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
24 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,019 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,067 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,099 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 15 Jun 202621 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,012 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 15 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,797 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 31,971 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 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!
AF52LKM was registered on 2002-09-01
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