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AF52MDE
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AF52MDE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,996 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension weak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Head lamps deteriated
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Front and off side rear springs corroded
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,996 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Head lamps deteriated
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Front suspension weak
- Front and off side rear springs corroded
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,679 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,584 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018 15 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,214 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,934 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,391 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,245 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,376 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012 15 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,376 MI
15 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,360 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,265 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 15 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,929 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 15 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,560 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 15 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
15 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,983 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 15 Jun 202614 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 44,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AF52MDE was registered on 2002-09-18
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