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AD02 FOU

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 133,044 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 133,044 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 128,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,917 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 114,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 109,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,919 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 104,512 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 99,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 91,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,764 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,764 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,817 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 FOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

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

Is AD02 FOU safe to buy?

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