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LS52LHB
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
General Information
- Registration LS52LHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,598 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and leveler not checked (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE and ( Nearside Front ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy ( deteriorated ) (8.1.1 (a))
26 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE ( 165 // 70 - R14 ) ( seriously worn on both edge ) (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE and ( Nearside Front ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy ( deteriorated ) (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
26 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,279 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Parking brake lever has long travel.
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Front Anti-Roll Bar failing on front sub-frame on Offside (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has long travel.
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,682 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022 8 Jun 202612 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,295 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- man light on
- os mirror damaged
- exhaust very rusty
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust very rusty + slight blow on joint
- osf tyre very much on limit
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,229 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 8 Jun 20267 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,104 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017 8 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,005 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,011 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,508 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 8 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,210 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 8 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,592 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 8 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,967 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 8 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,120 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 8 Jun 20266 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,163 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2007 8 Jun 202619 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 16,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2006 8 Jun 202618 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 16,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS52LHB was registered on 2002-11-18
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