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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV02UBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 02 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,064 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,240 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) 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
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,087 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,872 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,610 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays/covers limit inspection
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays/covers limit inspection
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,368 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,807 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,843 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,899 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,183 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,135 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 3 Jul 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,345 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,738 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2010 3 Jul 202614 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,738 MI
3 Jul 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,781 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2009 3 Jul 202614 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,582 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2008 3 Jul 202614 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,582 MI
3 Jul 202616 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,603 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2007 3 Jul 202615 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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OV02UBL was registered on 2002-05-30
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