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ABZ 2830

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

766,890 mi
Last recorded766,890 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 2830
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 766,890 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 766,888 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 766,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 766,273 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 765,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 764,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 764,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 764,140 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 763,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 763,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 761,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 759,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 757,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 754,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 752,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,414 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,587 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,404 miles

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2010 50,404 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,292 miles

Nearside Rear 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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ABZ 2830 is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ABZ 2830, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 2830 registered?

ABZ 2830 is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is ABZ 2830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 2830 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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