ET02VJA - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 5 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 173,676 mi
Expires: 28 October 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 16 October 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 173,671 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Undertray likely to become detached central (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 18 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,712 mi
Expires: 28 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread JUST showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO Tread showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 29 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,108 mi
Expires: 28 October 2024
Passed - 18 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,083 mi
Expires: 28 October 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 29 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,014 mi
Expires: 28 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 25 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,009 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 12 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,597 mi
Expires: 11 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 02 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,993 mi
Expires: 01 October 2020
Passed - 08 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,123 mi
Expires: 01 April 2019
Failed - 02 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,931 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Passed - 09 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,345 mi
Expires: 01 April 2018
Failed - 07 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,345 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 10 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,519 mi
Expires: 01 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre perished
Failed - 10 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,519 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre perished
Passed - 17 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,656 mi
Expires: 01 April 2016
Passed - 19 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,306 mi
Expires: 01 April 2015
Failed - 18 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,306 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 04 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,202 mi
Expires: 01 April 2014
Failed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,731 mi
Passed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,731 mi
Expires: 01 April 2013
Passed - 30 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,937 mi
Expires: 01 April 2012
Failed - 30 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,937 mi
Passed - 12 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,076 mi
Expires: 01 April 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,534 mi
Expires: 01 April 2010
Passed - 12 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,573 mi
Expires: 01 April 2009
Passed - 02 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,278 mi
Expires: 01 April 2008
Failed - 02 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,278 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Passed - 29 July 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,946 mi
Expires: 31 July 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for ET02VJA?
The MOT expires on 28 October 2026.
What is the tax status of ET02VJA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of ET02VJA?
This is a 2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of ET02VJA?
This vehicle produces 132 g/km of CO2 emissions.