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OU51CTX
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU51CTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
15
Passes
14
Failures
51.72%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,528 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020 28 Jun 202631 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,273 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019 28 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,273 MI
28 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,784 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,780 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)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,172 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017 28 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 28 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,814 MI
28 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,077 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,156 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014 28 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,685 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,685 MI
28 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,885 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 28 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,579 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,577 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,771 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
4 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,114 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010 28 Jun 202613 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,666 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 28 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
16 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,741 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008 28 Jun 202616 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- 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)
7 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,848 MI
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OU51CTX was registered on 2002-01-08
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