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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DX52CGU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 03 Jun 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2027 15 Jun 202618 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust system back box corroded
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,724 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,712 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,829 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,713 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021 15 Jun 20267 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,908 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,474 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,474 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,429 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,989 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017 15 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,286 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,286 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 15 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,100 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 15 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,100 MI
15 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,853 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 15 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 15 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,641 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 15 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,106 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,017 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 15 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,385 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2007 15 Jun 202626 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 30,005 MI
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DX52CGU was registered on 2002-09-25
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