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9428 VW

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9428 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long and spongy brake pedal

Fail 31 Jul 2025 90,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long and spongy brake pedal

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,613 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center clamp week (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,549 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,177 miles

Brake performance not tested brake(s) metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DAMAGED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view REPAIRED (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low Near and Offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view REPAIRED (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside wing mirror (repaied)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,787 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check tracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 10,075 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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9428 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9428 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9428 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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