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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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- Registration WM02LBG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 13 Sep 2025
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,527 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,110 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriated
8 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriated
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,166 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023 26 Jun 202613 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,595 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front n/s outer tyre wall showing slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper worn (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear o/s handbrake showing no effort at rear wheel (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative drivers air bag on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front n/s outer tyre wall showing slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper worn (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,377 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 26 Jun 202627 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,784 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Adv slight impact to front registration plate........
- Rear Adv rear exhaust box surface corrosion.........
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv impact to nearside front tyre outer sidewall curbing band along with perishing in tread....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre worn out of shape and perished in tread........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn badly on inner track along with nail in outer track poor condition...... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv impact to nearside front tyre outer sidewall curbing band along with perishing in tread....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Adv slight impact to front registration plate........
- Rear Adv rear exhaust box surface corrosion.........
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,152 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019 26 Jun 202619 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly splitting on inner sidewall...... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly splitting on inner and outer sidewalls..... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing poor light output ( colour poor) (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C/O out of limits too high........0.53-max 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front anti roll bar links worn and knocking....... (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp incorrect beam pattern...... (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp inop......... (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,856 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 26 Jun 202611 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre heavily perish
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,439 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,439 MI
26 Jun 202618 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,656 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,035 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,355 MI
26 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,355 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202618 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,350 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,192 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,480 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,525 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,762 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,856 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2009 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,680 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2008 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,766 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WM02LBG was registered on 2002-08-02
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