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A18 EGD

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,978 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 84,340 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced clean or renew (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ground out to zero (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,630 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside seat tilt not working

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 22 Jul 2022 78,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front mirror damaged

Nearside seat tilt not working

Rear axle beam service corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front seat unable to tilt

Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front seat unable to tilt

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box heat shield corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 36,516 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2016 36,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside floor under tray loose

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 25,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brakes apllication slightly uneven.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,361 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2009 20,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A18 EGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A18 EGD, 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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A18 EGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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