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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

LB02 NHMMOT history

LB02 NHM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,391 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 NHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 NHM was last recorded at 178,391 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,426 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,965 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,391 miles
  • 2025 – 176,426 miles
  • 2022 – 167,119 miles
  • 2021 – 161,342 miles
  • 2020 – 156,071 miles
  • 2019 – 150,095 miles
  • 2018 – 144,865 miles
  • 2017 – 132,492 miles
  • 2015 – 116,786 miles
  • 2014 – 112,395 miles
  • 2013 – 108,017 miles
  • 2012 – 101,029 miles
  • 2011 – 93,083 miles
  • 2010 – 89,949 miles
  • 2009 – 86,062 miles
  • 2008 – 79,242 miles
  • 2007 – 64,691 miles
  • 2006 – 48,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,391 miles

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,391 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,391 miles
    Test number
    156834452064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,426 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,426 miles
    Test number
    344992234398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,119 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,119 miles
    Test number
    184512953725
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail167,119 miles (+5,777)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,119 miles
    Test number
    497101449663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass161,342 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,342 miles
    Test number
    325073439569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,071 miles (+5,976)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,071 miles
    Test number
    522761588921
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer SILL IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside DOOR MIRROR BODY COVER IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryUNDER-TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass150,095 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,095 miles
    Test number
    443946678588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,995 miles (+3,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,995 miles
    Test number
    929029612965
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,865 miles (+12,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,865 miles
    Test number
    981381322094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    179964265786
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  11. Fail132,492 miles (+15,706)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    746808525506
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  12. Pass116,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    882655195405
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail116,786 miles (+4,391)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    896004325296
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil filler cap missing
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Pass112,395 miles (+4,378)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,395 miles
    Test number
    505026914235
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise child seat fitted to offside rear unable to check function of seatbelt
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear brake binding
    • NoteAdvise offside front seat belt fraying on edges
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre in poor condition and nail in tread
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box in poor condition

  15. Pass108,017 miles (+6,988)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    496974523252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass101,029 miles (+7,946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    195133632250
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Pass93,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    978235011237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail93,083 miles (+3,134)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    369175911244
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass89,949 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    734370530273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre dig in sidewall

  20. Fail89,945 miles (+3,883)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    694310130236
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks corroded slight bind when rotated by hand
    • NoteOffside front tyre dig in sidewall

  21. Pass86,062 miles (+6,820)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    294939129215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs face corroded due to vehicle being parked up

  22. Pass79,242 miles (+14,551)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    361993138489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,691 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    340375917485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,303 miles (+15,482)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    931038707213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front c.v gaitor clip loose

  25. Pass48,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    143885316201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,821 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    330185416249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB02 NHM

Does LB02 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 NHM is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 NHM?
The MOT on LB02 NHM is valid until 9 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 NHM done?
LB02 NHM was recorded at 178,391 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has LB02 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 NHM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 NHM 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 NHM find?
LB02 NHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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