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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration CA02AXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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
- Emissions not tested Due to running fault (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Door catch faulty but still functions
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,680 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,559 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,024 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,029 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 19 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,430 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 19 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,679 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,214 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,582 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 19 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,691 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2009 19 Jun 202625 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,383 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
4 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,858 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,858 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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CA02AXD was registered on 2002-07-29
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