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DF02JDO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration DF02JDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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141 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 unable to be completed back box leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,204 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,528 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,528 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,447 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- eml light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
23 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,958 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,011 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020 20 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear wiper
- o/s door mirror
- engine light on
- both wipers
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear wiper
- o/s door mirror
- engine light on
- both wipers
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,927 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear silencer starting to deteriorate
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
12 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer starting to deteriorate
- Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,223 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 20 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,509 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,489 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,976 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013 20 Jun 202631 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,976 MI
20 Jun 202621 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,078 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 20 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
14 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 20 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,683 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 20 Jun 202617 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,293 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 20 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,640 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,640 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,046 MI
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DF02JDO was registered on 2002-04-26
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