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AD02 KNB

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,331 mi
Last recorded114,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,416 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,278 miles

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

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

n/s/r upper sidelight inop

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,387 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 KNB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

AD02 KNB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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