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ML52MVR
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration ML52MVR
- 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
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,044 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING POOR *** (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower ***WASHER FLUID FEED PIPE LEAKING (FROM REPAIR ) ***
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded *** PIPE / HOSE TO RACK *** (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. *** BRAKE SERVICE/REPAIR REQUIRED *** (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING POOR, + WEEPING *** (5.3.2 (b))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded *** PIPE / HOSE TO RACK *** (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. *** BRAKE SERVICE/REPAIR REQUIRED *** (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING POOR, + WEEPING *** (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING POOR *** (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower ***WASHER FLUID FEED PIPE LEAKING (FROM REPAIR ) ***
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,710 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ** POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED / POOR ** (2.3.2)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ** FRONT FLANGE, ( INC LOOSE BOLT ) ** (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ** POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED / POOR ** (2.3.2)
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,593 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear *** TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING *** Dangerous
- *** TYRES UNDER INFLATED *** Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)
- Rear *** BRAKE IMBALANCE ***
- Oil leak ()
- *** FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES ***
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FRONT PIPE FLANGE BLOWING, + BOLT INSECURE *** (7.1.2)
4 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear *** TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING *** Dangerous
- *** TYRES UNDER INFLATED *** Dangerous
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective ***SECOND CATCH STUCK*** (8.4.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- *** FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES ***
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FRONT PIPE FLANGE BLOWING, + BOLT INSECURE *** (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)
- Rear *** BRAKE IMBALANCE ***
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,334 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017 19 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,094 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016 19 Jun 20262 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,384 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,195 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 19 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,195 MI
19 Jun 202614 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,241 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 19 Jun 20267 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,117 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202621 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,942 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
11 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,856 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010 19 Jun 202612 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,286 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
8 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,827 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML52MVR was registered on 2002-10-15
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