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A24 TCM

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 TCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 112,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,138 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 102,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,723 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,949 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,095 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,115 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,094 miles

exhaust blowing on joints

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,427 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,327 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,644 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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A24 TCM is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A24 TCM, 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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What year was A24 TCM registered?

A24 TCM is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is A24 TCM safe to buy?

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