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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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- Registration OU52BZC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,860 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated
- brake pad wear sensor warning light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear sensor warning light on
- Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated
- engine warning light staying on
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,779 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted to rear,unable to do full seat belt inspection
- rear silencer very corroded
- oil leak
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- EML light on
19 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside 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)
- Child seat fitted to rear,unable to do full seat belt inspection
- rear silencer very corroded
- oil leak
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very coroded (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- EML light on
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,841 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,233 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 26 Jun 202615 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,958 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 26 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,255 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,104 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,113 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,937 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) Dangerous
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,571 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 26 Jun 20268 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) Dangerous
10 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,872 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2008 26 Jun 202618 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,117 MI
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OU52BZC was registered on 2002-09-01
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