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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LB02 GVYMOT history

LB02 GVY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,988 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 GVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 GVY was last recorded at 34,988 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,149 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
1,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,988 miles
  • 2025 – 33,149 miles
  • 2024 – 31,545 miles
  • 2023 – 28,320 miles
  • 2021 – 23,985 miles
  • 2020 – 23,973 miles
  • 2017 – 23,515 miles
  • 2016 – 23,294 miles
  • 2015 – 23,051 miles
  • 2014 – 22,647 miles
  • 2013 – 21,636 miles
  • 2012 – 20,918 miles
  • 2011 – 19,972 miles
  • 2010 – 18,238 miles
  • 2009 – 16,277 miles
  • 2008 – 14,286 miles
  • 2007 – 12,483 miles
  • 2006 – 10,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the centre of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around the steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Axle beam is corroded.

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.

  • Both front indicators pale

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear brake furrels furrels corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Main beam flasher inoperative but works on constant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,988 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    554825260298
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the centre of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around the steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam is corroded.

  2. Fail34,985 miles (+1,836)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    607592909355
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti roll bar bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the centre of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around the steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam is corroded.

  3. Pass33,149 miles (+1,604)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    150168375970
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the centre of the wind screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle beam is corroded.

  4. Pass31,545 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,545 miles
    Test number
    965342497780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe to steering rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass28,320 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    713576518007
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Hoses to rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail28,320 miles (+4,335)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    499686464356
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Hoses to rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass23,985 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    323589085755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension and steering components due to lack of use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking due to age - replacement is strongly recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded P.A.S pipes corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass23,973 miles (+458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,973 miles
    Test number
    317404788338
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension and brakes due to lack of use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush is deteriorated, worn and has movement - replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes at the rack are corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass23,515 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,515 miles
    Test number
    231375493537
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators pale
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake furrels furrels corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam flasher inoperative but works on constant

  10. Fail23,509 miles (+215)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    739641953997
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators pale
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake furrels furrels corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam flasher inoperative but works on constant

  11. Pass23,294 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,294 miles
    Test number
    489503894152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,051 miles (+404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,051 miles
    Test number
    666439235181
    • NoteRear centre light n/w

  13. Pass22,647 miles (+1,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    829703434114
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass21,636 miles (+718)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    997874333111
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake noisey on application

  15. Pass20,918 miles (+946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    766642822197
    • NoteOffside rear service brake effort drops with constant pressure

  16. Pass19,972 miles (+1,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,972 miles
    Test number
    799936721180
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 8 YEARS OLD and starting to split

  17. Fail18,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    212210340452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass18,238 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    903120140176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,277 miles (+1,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,277 miles
    Test number
    674799939126
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking around edges of treads

  20. Pass14,286 miles (+1,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,286 miles
    Test number
    881299748194
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outer edges

  21. Fail12,483 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,483 miles
    Test number
    140135347194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass12,483 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,483 miles
    Test number
    581995047127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,211 miles
    Test number
    690442246126
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB02 GVY

Does LB02 GVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 GVY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 GVY?
The MOT on LB02 GVY is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 GVY done?
LB02 GVY was recorded at 34,988 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,253 miles a year.
Has LB02 GVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 GVY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 GVY 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 GVY find?
LB02 GVY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the centre of the windscreen.; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around the steering rack.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread., and 2 more.

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