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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS52JVK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,533 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lenses slightly cloudy/blurred (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe /axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. driver seat not folding forward for rear access(stuck/faulty mechanism) (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lenses getting cloudy/blurred (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front passenger seat not folding forward for rear access(stuck/faulty mechanism)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,646 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023 8 Jun 20267 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 49,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,776 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,422 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 37,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,424 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 28,970 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- osr sidelight and indicator has slight interaction
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre sleeve (7.1.2)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,251 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 8 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,524 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,238 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 8 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,672 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,837 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,770 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011 8 Jun 20266 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,332 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010 8 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,601 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008 8 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,601 MI
8 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,232 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,232 MI
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LS52JVK was registered on 2002-11-27
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