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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB02 AMKMOT history

LB02 AMK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 97,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,714 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 AMK
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
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 AMK was last recorded at 97,714 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,641 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,073 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,714 miles
  • 2025 – 94,641 miles
  • 2024 – 94,381 miles
  • 2023 – 91,084 miles
  • 2022 – 88,606 miles
  • 2021 – 85,021 miles
  • 2020 – 82,474 miles
  • 2019 – 78,554 miles
  • 2018 – 72,382 miles
  • 2017 – 69,862 miles
  • 2016 – 66,715 miles
  • 2015 – 63,435 miles
  • 2014 – 60,039 miles
  • 2013 – 55,683 miles
  • 2012 – 52,068 miles
  • 2011 – 47,835 miles
  • 2010 – 43,244 miles
  • 2009 – 39,750 miles
  • 2008 – 35,769 miles
  • 2007 – 29,882 miles
  • 2006 – 24,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    229386216874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,714 miles (+3,073)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    703063593879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,641 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    501783384445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,638 miles (+257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    647217285400
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,381 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,381 miles
    Test number
    906180772941
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,381 miles (+3,297)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,381 miles
    Test number
    863192443097
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    304491837528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,084 miles (+2,478)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    847462823277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    843744203117
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail88,606 miles (+3,585)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    408359856811
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,021 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    671519160521
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,474 miles (+3,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    917739928496
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under side corrosion

  13. Pass78,554 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    376209210248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail78,534 miles (+5,064)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    996237225607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass73,470 miles (+1,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    382064898017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

  16. Pass72,382 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    298568445724
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres under inflated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

  17. Fail72,382 miles (+2,520)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    742779431583
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres under inflated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

  18. Pass69,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    697755904734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail69,862 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    932372403922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass66,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    214061192709
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting inspection of some underside components.

  21. Fail66,714 miles (+3,279)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    988115681946
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting inspection of some underside components.

  22. Pass63,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    798069615014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,431 miles (+3,392)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    197889615411
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass60,039 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    959485334066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail60,001 miles (+4,318)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    155921934003
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass55,683 miles (+3,615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    459096513080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Pass52,068 miles (+4,233)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    657897312084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass47,835 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    996484721008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wishbone rearmost bushes soft but not excessive play

  29. Fail47,835 miles (+4,591)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    619794521035
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wishbone rearmost bushes soft but not excessive play
    • NoteNsf/osr tyre approching legal limit

  30. Pass43,244 miles (+3,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    102551120029
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  31. Pass39,750 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    492389829028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,769 miles (+5,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,769 miles
    Test number
    372251248118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass29,882 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    734775447130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass24,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    972397046164
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB02 AMK

Does LB02 AMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 AMK is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 AMK?
The MOT on LB02 AMK is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 AMK done?
LB02 AMK was recorded at 97,714 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has LB02 AMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 AMK has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 AMK 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 LB02 AMK find?
LB02 AMK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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