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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GP02BWV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,326 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,182 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,441 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front 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 Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,004 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under shields fitted
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,074 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to see brakes.
- N/S/F headlamp starting to deteriorate.
- Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread.
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,805 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 16 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,849 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,417 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- nearside door mirror damaged
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 16 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,540 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,797 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,643 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,671 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,135 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
29 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,722 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,579 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,646 MI
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GP02BWV was registered on 2002-08-24
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