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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AM02PFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 166,230 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,143 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,664 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
24 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,664 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,670 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexypipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,789 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,026 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,467 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,070 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST RUSTY
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST RUSTY
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,778 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is slightly corroded
- n/s link rod has slight play in the ball joint
- all four tyres are close to the legal limit
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,376 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- wipers deteriorated
- engine light on
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers deteriorated
- engine light on
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,903 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,088 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,088 MI
6 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,732 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,127 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,257 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,282 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,282 MI
6 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,080 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,632 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,242 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,163 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2008 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,906 MI
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AM02PFG was registered on 2002-04-29
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