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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AM02PLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,769 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,769 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,584 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) 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)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,849 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,697 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,038 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,177 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 7 Jun 202626 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,851 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,707 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,707 MI
7 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,866 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017 7 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,241 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,241 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,081 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,228 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,237 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,511 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,511 MI
7 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,710 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,761 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010 7 Jun 202619 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,061 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202631 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,868 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 7 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,747 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 7 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!
AM02PLX was registered on 2002-06-01
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