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OV52XDW
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV52XDW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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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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59 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,101 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021 30 Jun 202616 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,521 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing low inner edge
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) 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)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- offside front tyre wearing low inner edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,421 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust showing corrosion
- rear brake discs worn
- engine cover
- e.m.l on
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs worn
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- e.m.l on
- engine cover
- exhaust showing corrosion
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,038 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 30 Jun 20267 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,143 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,405 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 30 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,219 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 30 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,563 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 30 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,615 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 30 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,368 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,989 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010 30 Jun 202623 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,989 MI
30 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,496 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2009 30 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,738 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 30 Jun 20268 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 29,195 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2006 30 Jun 20267 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 29,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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OV52XDW was registered on 2002-12-06
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