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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SH02FJD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1200cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment Buckle attachment missing (7.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,619 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 85% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 85% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Some under body corrosion but appears sound
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Some under body corrosion but appears sound
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,281 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,542 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 6 Jun 20264 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,090 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,036 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,598 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,989 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,436 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 6 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 65,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
14 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,113 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 6 Jun 20265 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 65,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,989 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,858 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2007 6 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
15 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SH02FJD was registered on 2002-05-07
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