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OU52LVP
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU52LVP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
24 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 214,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s number plate lamp dim
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s headlamp lens cloudy
- 2 bulbs inop in high level brake light
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- servo pipe splitting
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 199,328 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 1 Jul 202629 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 199,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 186,925 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 1 Jul 202625 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 186,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 173,432 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 1 Jul 202623 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,817 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
- Offside headlight bracket broken
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Engine light on
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,971 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 153,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,713 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,409 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 1 Jul 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 133,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,917 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2012 1 Jul 202630 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear 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)
Advisory 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)
- Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,632 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 110,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 100,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 89,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,313 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,163 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 1 Jul 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,180 MI
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OU52LVP was registered on 2002-09-02
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