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OV02GWE
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1200cc
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- Registration OV02GWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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157 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,518 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025 28 Jun 20264 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,184 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,184 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,689 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- outer shell on rear silencer is deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,689 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- outer shell on rear silencer is deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,406 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- outer skin on the rear silencer is deteriorated
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- outer skin on the rear silencer is deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot has small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,565 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- outer skin on the rear silencer is deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
- outer skin on the rear silencer is deteriorated
- knock on the steering
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,408 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear silencer outer shell corroded and deteriorated.
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,289 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019 28 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,289 MI
28 Jun 202615 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,000 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer corroded
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,000 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer corroded
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,985 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear indicator on
6 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear indicator on
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,031 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,430 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,430 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,636 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,636 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,645 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,007 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 28 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,255 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 28 Jun 20266 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
6 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,024 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 28 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,770 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 28 Jun 20266 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,163 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 28 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 52,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,348 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2007 28 Jun 20267 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,348 MI
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OV02GWE was registered on 2002-05-03
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