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SL02BXF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SL02BXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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154 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,153 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,901 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,740 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses dulling (4.1.4 (b))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,403 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/.s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged at callipers both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/.s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged at callipers both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,957 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,690 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,007 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 14 Jun 20262 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,477 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,585 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components /Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all around (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,644 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades smearing
3 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom off screen over 40mm (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades smearing
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & flex pipe (7.1.2)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,721 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged cracked (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting soft rubber weak (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting soft rubber weak (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting soft rubber weak (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged cracked (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting soft rubber weak (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,215 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,273 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,273 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,238 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013 14 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,217 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012 14 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,769 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 14 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,769 MI
14 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202622 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,042 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010 14 Jun 20269 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,492 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,901 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2007 14 Jun 202631 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 37,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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