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OV52SWO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration OV52SWO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 19 Feb 2019
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,752 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe very weak & in poor condition (7.1.2)
- offside rear light lense cracked
- rear exhaust silencer corroded & very weak
- nearside rear tyre outer wall in poor condition
- engine oil level very low
- engine management light is on
- both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
- all 4 tyres worn on edges
13 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe very weak & in poor condition (7.1.2)
- rear exhaust silencer corroded & very weak
- offside rear light lense cracked
- nearside rear tyre outer wall in poor condition
- engine oil level very low
- engine management light is on
- both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
- all 4 tyres worn on edges
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush broken/detached (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- engine fault light on
- Offside Rear light lens cracked
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering rack slightly damp
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside 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 position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,498 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 27 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,334 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 27 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,864 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,274 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,562 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,067 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,038 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 27 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,927 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007Advisory 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)
21 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 26,355 MI
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OV52SWO was registered on 2002-11-23
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