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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS52UEO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 170,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn , scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Disc corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Engine shaking
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,099 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,099 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,333 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,140 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 7 Jun 20261 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,942 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,873 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019 7 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,633 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,141 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,640 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016 7 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,682 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 7 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,598 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202618 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,949 MI
7 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,968 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,674 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 7 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,430 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 7 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,410 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008 7 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,222 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS52UEO was registered on 2002-11-21
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