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AD02 FPA

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,143 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,506 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,996 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 67,942 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear spring corroded

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)

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,056 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,056 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,330 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 28,407 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2007 25,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,813 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 FPA 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 69.6%.

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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

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

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