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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LM52CNF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,434 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026 9 Jun 202619 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,433 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,083 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,197 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023 9 Jun 202625 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,122 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,897 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,039 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,237 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlamp beam output reduced
- Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,034 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,937 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,502 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,540 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,561 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,248 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,312 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,312 MI
9 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,888 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,684 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,077 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 9 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,543 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,661 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2007 9 Jun 202624 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 8,283 MI
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LM52CNF was registered on 2002-12-13
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