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LM52CXB
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration LM52CXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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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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125 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,611 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025 9 Jun 20267 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,317 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust slightly corroded.
- Front Engine slightly rough on idle.
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism knob missing.
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected incorrect joint fitted, rubbing on wheel. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Engine slightly rough on idle.
- Rear Exhaust slightly corroded.
- Offside Front Seat tilt mechanism knob missing.
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,433 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- both rear coil springs slightly corroded
- Offside Front seat tilt handle missing
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,432 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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- rear exhaust corroded
- both rear coil springs slightly corroded
- Offside Front seat tilt handle missing
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,830 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022 9 Jun 202617 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,967 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
1 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,480 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre plus worn on inner edge ()
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Front Nail in tyre plus worn on inner edge ()
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018 9 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,431 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- rear silencer outer skin corroded
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,770 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,649 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
1 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,201 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,979 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,979 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,770 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,381 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,381 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,778 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,491 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,105 MI
9 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 29,359 MI
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LM52CXB was registered on 2002-12-19
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