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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LB02 DWNMOT history

LB02 DWN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,981 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 DWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 DWN was last recorded at 126,981 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 5,483 miles, lower than 73,892 miles on 28 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,025 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,956 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,981 miles
  • 2025 – 123,025 miles
  • 2024 – 119,043 miles
  • 2023 – 115,330 miles
  • 2022 – 111,436 miles
  • 2021 – 106,574 miles
  • 2020 – 102,560 miles
  • 2019 – 97,988 miles
  • 2018 – 91,792 miles
  • 2017 – 85,897 miles
  • 2016 – 80,756 miles
  • 2015 – 77,090 miles
  • 2014 – 73,892 miles
  • 2013 – 70,367 miles
  • 2012 – 67,225 miles
  • 2011 – 64,066 miles
  • 2010 – 61,243 miles
  • 2009 – 52,042 miles
  • 2008 – 49,243 miles
  • 2007 – 38,063 miles
  • 2006 – 26,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,981 miles (+3,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,981 miles
    Test number
    434323267512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,025 miles (+3,982)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    680949281207
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,043 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    271555152818
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,043 miles (+3,713)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    496463649366
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass115,330 miles (+3,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    774716494733
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front worn to limit;devoid of tread at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,436 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,436 miles
    Test number
    911309295007
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail111,429 miles (+4,855)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    108665145134
    • DangerousSuspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass106,574 miles (+4,014)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,574 miles
    Test number
    140433395420
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section armour broken
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass102,560 miles (+4,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,560 miles
    Test number
    719636000905
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass97,988 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    674150581935
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail97,967 miles (+6,175)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    478033777372
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated Offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,792 miles (+5,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,792 miles
    Test number
    697395951620
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,897 miles (+5,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    342295337840
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside cv boot clip poor
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,756 miles (+3,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    301945007605
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arms bushes poor
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside cv boot clip poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to limit and nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass77,090 miles (+71,607)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    268879115218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust part deterating

  16. Fail5,483 miles (-68,409)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,483 miles
    Test number
    687637415227
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust part deterating

  17. Pass73,892 miles (+3,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    338239504423
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass70,367 miles (+3,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    299441523209
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass67,225 miles (+3,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    378217802455
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass64,066 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    129569781150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,061 miles (+2,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    407468181124
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,243 miles (+9,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    680011100269
    • NoteFront anti roll bar offside mounting bush sleeve worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower arms rear inner bushes worn

  23. Pass52,042 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    543942509263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,243 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    340792918283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail49,243 miles (+11,180)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    384262918227
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass38,063 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    354074917231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,561 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    562023846150
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front wheel hub cap missing
    • NoteStone chips in swept zone of windscreen

Questions about LB02 DWN

Does LB02 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 DWN is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 DWN?
The MOT on LB02 DWN is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 DWN done?
LB02 DWN was recorded at 126,981 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has LB02 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 DWN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 DWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 DWN find?
LB02 DWN passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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