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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LM52CXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with foot brake when in reverse (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,228 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,735 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,106 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory 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)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,106 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)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,523 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
1 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,980 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,520 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,185 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,807 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 10 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,675 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,735 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007 10 Jun 202626 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 11,419 MI
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LM52CXW was registered on 2002-11-29
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