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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LB02 NHUMOT history

LB02 NHU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,672 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 NHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 NHU was last recorded at 61,672 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,210 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
462 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,672 miles
  • 2025 – 61,210 miles
  • 2023 – 57,700 miles
  • 2022 – 53,954 miles
  • 2021 – 48,376 miles
  • 2020 – 45,014 miles
  • 2019 – 39,574 miles
  • 2018 – 35,496 miles
  • 2017 – 33,955 miles
  • 2016 – 33,160 miles
  • 2015 – 32,594 miles
  • 2014 – 31,319 miles
  • 2013 – 29,560 miles
  • 2012 – 26,690 miles
  • 2011 – 24,461 miles
  • 2010 – 21,263 miles
  • 2009 – 19,738 miles
  • 2008 – 17,574 miles
  • 2007 – 15,051 miles
  • 2006 – 12,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,672 miles
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • High level stop light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,672 miles (+462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    563355210435
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded.

  2. Pass61,210 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    124008913587
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail61,202 miles (+3,502)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    989867332197
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust & sleeve deteriorated/corroded.

  4. Pass57,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    787840880688
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  5. Fail57,700 miles (+3,746)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    456742507095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Pass53,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    783992496485
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  7. Fail53,954 miles (+5,578)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    584968777032
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  8. Pass48,376 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    129613169354
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

  9. Fail48,374 miles (+3,360)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    161274817212
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

  10. Pass45,014 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    441055023075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail45,013 miles (+5,439)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    117775539216
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass39,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    899753392883
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outter cover deteriorated

  13. Fail39,574 miles (+4,078)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    887272873558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outter cover deteriorated

  14. Pass35,496 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    271584518892
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail35,496 miles (+1,541)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    159851160934
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass33,955 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    601841375207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

  17. Pass33,160 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    519874310129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

  18. Pass32,594 miles (+1,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    231998444796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  19. Pass31,319 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    995007514211
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass29,560 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    227449713292
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass26,690 miles (+2,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    798600522287
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass24,461 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    456326411240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,431 miles (+3,168)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    596943111285
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass21,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,263 miles
    Test number
    351778120406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,263 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,263 miles
    Test number
    194908920244
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass19,738 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,738 miles
    Test number
    672889209256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,574 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,574 miles
    Test number
    720325508288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,557 miles (+2,506)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,557 miles
    Test number
    683614408208
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass15,051 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,051 miles
    Test number
    943201507270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    711137806299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 NHU

Does LB02 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 NHU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 NHU?
The MOT on LB02 NHU is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 NHU done?
LB02 NHU was recorded at 61,672 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has LB02 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 NHU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 NHU 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 NHU find?
LB02 NHU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: age related corrosion.; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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