Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LA02 XMVMOT history
LA02 XMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 78,289 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA02 XMV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA02 XMV was last recorded at 78,289 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 18,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 59,692 miles · 29 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 18,597 miles
- Average per year
- 3,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 78,289 miles
- 2023 – 59,692 miles
- 2022 – 50,847 miles
- 2021 – 47,813 miles
- 2020 – 44,911 miles
- 2019 – 42,441 miles
- 2017 – 35,996 miles
- 2016 – 30,366 miles
- 2015 – 29,826 miles
- 2014 – 29,120 miles
- 2013 – 28,563 miles
- 2012 – 27,816 miles
- 2011 – 27,061 miles
- 2010 – 25,495 miles
- 2009 – 23,188 miles
- 2008 – 20,911 miles
- 2007 – 18,224 miles
- 2006 – 15,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil level slightly low
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,289 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,289 miles
- Test number
- 199212205474
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil level slightly low
Fail78,289 miles (+18,597)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,289 miles
- Test number
- 240548063336
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Came on once disturbed possible loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil level slightly low
Pass59,692 miles (+8,845)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 59,692 miles
- Test number
- 830319474160
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,847 miles (+3,034)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 50,847 miles
- Test number
- 195025299240
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,813 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 47,813 miles
- Test number
- 539459586787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail47,813 miles (+2,902)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,813 miles
- Test number
- 316706401477
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,911 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,911 miles
- Test number
- 972203598654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,441 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 42,441 miles
- Test number
- 749239356406
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail42,441 miles (+6,445)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,441 miles
- Test number
- 497071971249
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass35,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 35,996 miles
- Test number
- 794021258406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,996 miles (+5,630)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,996 miles
- Test number
- 352627422294
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,366 miles (+540)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,366 miles
- Test number
- 268499889201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,826 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,826 miles
- Test number
- 551281169118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail29,826 miles (+706)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,826 miles
- Test number
- 116911761490
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,120 miles (+557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,120 miles
- Test number
- 296585134263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,563 miles (+747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,563 miles
- Test number
- 717387723287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,816 miles (+755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 27,816 miles
- Test number
- 965525312299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,061 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,061 miles
- Test number
- 605428901294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,495 miles (+2,307)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 25,495 miles
- Test number
- 810917090119
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyrewalls cracking
Pass23,188 miles (+2,277)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 23,188 miles
- Test number
- 362865709273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,911 miles (+2,687)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 20,911 miles
- Test number
- 873403908222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,224 miles (+2,288)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 18,224 miles
- Test number
- 834000407253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 15,936 miles
- Test number
- 250629506272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA02 XMV
- Does LA02 XMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA02 XMV expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA02 XMV?
- The MOT on LA02 XMV expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA02 XMV done?
- LA02 XMV was recorded at 78,289 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
- Has LA02 XMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA02 XMV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA02 XMV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA02 XMV find?
- LA02 XMV passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; front headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 7 more.
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