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SY02FHM
2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SY02FHM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,074 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front side repeater lens missing
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested rpm not stable (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front side repeater lens missing
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,438 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear shock casings slightly corroded
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front wing has slight damage by indicator wing repeater
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear shock casings slightly corroded
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front wing has slight damage by indicator wing repeater
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,141 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing damaged
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing damaged
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,529 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- centre and rear exhaust section corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- centre and rear exhaust section corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,081 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 10 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,297 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,816 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,262 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,254 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,254 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,130 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,928 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,419 MI
10 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,419 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,935 MI
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SY02FHM was registered on 2002-03-01
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