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LS52UER
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS52UER
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- engine management light is on
- Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,476 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres bold inner tread edges.
- rear exhaust section top heat shield corroded & rattling.
- offside rear indicator light faded up.
- offside front steering track rod end perished up & slightly leaking.
- nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
- nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
- nearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.
- front windscreen wiper blades smearing.
- engine front area oily.
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine front area oily.
- rear exhaust section top heat shield corroded & rattling.
- offside rear indicator light faded up.
- offside front steering track rod end perished up & slightly leaking.
- nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
- nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
- nearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.
- front windscreen wiper blades smearing.
- front tyres bold inner tread edges.
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,032 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 8 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,235 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,987 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
26 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,267 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,582 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 8 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,882 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,066 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202619 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,135 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 8 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
15 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,592 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,280 MI
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LS52UER was registered on 2002-11-27
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