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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration CW02APU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 10 Nov 2021
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,530 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust in poor condition
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- back box corroding
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,999 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
24 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
- Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration
- Rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre showing some heavy deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,926 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,139 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018 16 Jun 202612 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,974 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 16 Jun 202611 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,853 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,087 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,255 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 16 Jun 202610 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,255 MI
16 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,686 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,850 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 16 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,260 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,628 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010 16 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,591 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2009 16 Jun 202618 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,698 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008 16 Jun 20266 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,057 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2007 16 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!
CW02APU was registered on 2002-04-30
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