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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration MD02FYS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,666 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,788 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,110 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,110 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.C.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.C.3c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- front registration plate damaged
- engine management light on dash
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,890 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- ECM light on
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- under shield loose
19 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- ECM light on
- under shield loose
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,644 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 17 Jun 20269 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,138 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
31 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,138 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,056 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 17 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,056 MI
17 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,042 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 17 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,734 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 17 Jun 20265 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,611 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,001 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,001 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,581 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2009 17 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2008 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,531 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2007 17 Jun 202618 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 12,969 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2006 17 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!
MD02FYS was registered on 2002-07-19
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