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AD02 FVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 90,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 90,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,526 miles

Nearside headlamp aimed too low and does not adjust upwards any further. The complete headlamp my need replacing or repairing.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,034 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,225 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r light lens slight damaged

o/s/f , o/s/r ,n/s/r tyre wall slight worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,772 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,700 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,982 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 FVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVZ, 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

How do I check the history of AD02 FVZ?

You can check the full history of AD02 FVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD02 FVZ registered?

AD02 FVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is AD02 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 FVZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD02 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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