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AB02 SDB

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 SDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,234 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 92,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside mirror casing missing.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 68,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,405 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,954 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,442 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,606 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,212 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,460 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2006 21,089 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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AB02 SDB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AB02 SDB, 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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AB02 SDB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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