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ML02DXA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration ML02DXA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust box skin corrosion
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,224 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside 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))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,986 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,986 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,446 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,048 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,708 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- corrosion to centre and rear exhaust
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,851 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,851 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,649 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,412 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 22 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,412 MI
22 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,441 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 22 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,693 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,600 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 15,600 MI
22 Jun 202622 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,430 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 22 Jun 202625 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,439 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202627 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,013 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2008 22 Jun 202620 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 69,773 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2007 22 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!
ML02DXA was registered on 2002-04-15
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