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SC02HSJ
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC02HSJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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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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81 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,809 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
22 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, inner treads (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,020 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,239 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear road wheel corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,734 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,132 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,762 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
8 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,981 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,470 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,470 MI
9 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,806 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,762 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,745 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,351 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202610 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,801 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 9 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,003 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,976 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,714 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,311 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,999 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 9 Jun 202613 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,360 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2008 9 Jun 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,510 MI
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SC02HSJ was registered on 2002-06-14
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