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FN52FME
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FN52FME
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- exhaust back box diteriated
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle bushes worn.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle bushes worn.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,437 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (Corroded). (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,437 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (Corroded). (8.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,977 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear bump stops deteriorated
- engine warning light on
- rear exhaust corroded
- engine oil low
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,618 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
- rear n/s tyre cracked
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two front tyres plus they have developed cracks (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,394 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring testable items
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,876 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,060 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,295 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,627 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,423 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 4 Jun 202612 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,250 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,358 MI
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FN52FME was registered on 2002-09-01
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