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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OU51CWR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,263 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026 28 Jun 202631 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,678 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lenses deteriorating
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,869 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024 28 Jun 20264 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,034 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,890 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021 28 Jun 20266 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,362 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
20 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,702 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,962 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 28 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,958 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 140,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,350 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,248 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,248 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,324 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 28 Jun 20265 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,376 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,642 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,492 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,016 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,682 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,106 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 28 Jun 202629 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 145,046 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2007 28 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!
OU51CWR was registered on 2002-01-03
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