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AP02PHA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AP02PHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- NOTE: engine oil level high.. drive belt very heavily cracked.. luggage compartment full, unable to fully inspect area.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,289 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle bushes splitting
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle bushes splitting
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,189 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust heat shield is loose
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,174 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,362 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,681 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- o/s front tyre wearing inner edge
- both rear bump stops adrift
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,472 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2018 12 Jun 202628 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,412 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017 12 Jun 202619 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish splits (tyre 2007) (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s rear tyre perishing (2008)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,536 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,906 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,418 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 12 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,441 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 12 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,386 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 12 Jun 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 12 Jun 202615 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,195 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,293 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,492 MI
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AP02PHA was registered on 2002-07-26
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