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AD02 FLV

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF very worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack starting middle of the zone "A", to end of zone "B"! (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested No visible beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF very worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack starting middle of the zone "A", to end of zone "B"! (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SMALL CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,825 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,610 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,811 miles

Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre poor

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 39,167 miles

front pads low

front tyres low

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 29 May 2008 39,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front pads low

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,623 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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AD02 FLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD02 FLV, 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 AD02 FLV registered?

AD02 FLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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