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OU52XMF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration OU52XMF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 11 Sep 2025
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,226 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- general under vehicle corrosion to suspension and exhaust components
17 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- general under vehicle corrosion to suspension components and exhaust system
- exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- bonnet latch damaged but operational
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s & o/s (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,591 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,938 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,953 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
5 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,035 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021 5 Jul 202613 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,602 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- has very slight mis fire
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,654 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,342 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on inner edges
- lower suspension arm bushes slight play
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- lower suspension arm bushes slight play
- front tyres worn on inner edges
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,853 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
19 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,044 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,186 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 5 Jul 202615 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,288 MI
5 Jul 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 5 Jul 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,797 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 5 Jul 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,142 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
16 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,277 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
19 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,045 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 5 Jul 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,911 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 5 Jul 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,228 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 5 Jul 202624 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,228 MI
5 Jul 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,159 MI
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OU52XMF was registered on 2002-09-27
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