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SC02FPP
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SC02FPP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,318 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,483 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,322 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,375 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,599 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,064 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 13 Jun 20266 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,038 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020 13 Jun 20263 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,897 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,705 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear tyre close to limit
- Offside Rear cracking on sidewall
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
4 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre close to limit
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear cracking on sidewall
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,783 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,236 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20266 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,061 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 13 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,149 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 13 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,580 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 13 Jun 20267 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,938 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 13 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,969 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202614 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,516 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 13 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,811 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,581 MI
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SC02FPP was registered on 2002-08-05
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