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AD02 KXB

2002 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Polo66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 72,962 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 72,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,406 miles

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,383 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

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

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 43,736 miles

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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 38,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe stained but no obvious sign of leak advise attention

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low 2-4mm

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2014 34,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low 2-4mm

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2013 31,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 31,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 27,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,923 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,489 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 KXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXB, 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

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What year was AD02 KXB registered?

AD02 KXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AD02 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KXB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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