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AD02 FPT

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

plastic engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 92,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and near limit

Rear axle beam showing corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and near limit

Rear axle beam showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,815 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 86,815 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 81,778 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 81,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,999 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 3 May 2013 76,959 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside handbrake low reading

pad warning light on

Pass 15 May 2012 74,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,419 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 54,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,783 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,629 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 FPT is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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