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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB02 UNVMOT history

LB02 UNV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
98,217 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 UNV
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
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 UNV was last recorded at 98,217 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,163 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,217 miles
  • 2021 – 95,737 miles
  • 2020 – 94,640 miles
  • 2019 – 92,763 miles
  • 2018 – 83,100 miles
  • 2016 – 78,033 miles
  • 2015 – 75,187 miles
  • 2014 – 70,267 miles
  • 2012 – 62,187 miles
  • 2011 – 55,730 miles
  • 2010 – 51,052 miles
  • 2009 – 46,907 miles
  • 2008 – 40,079 miles
  • 2007 – 33,810 miles
  • 2006 – 21,778 miles
  • 2005 – 15,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,217 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaitor has securing clip missing.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,217 miles (+54)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    581883512926
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaitor has securing clip missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail98,163 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,163 miles
    Test number
    798482179106
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass95,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    493459271291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r14 tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail95,737 miles (+1,097)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    574458395257
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from fuel filter. (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r14 tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    126548894377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,640 miles (+1,877)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    503604900412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,763 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,763 miles
    Test number
    365629144448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,100 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    582475942721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,891 miles (+4,858)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    688675892153
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside+nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryE M light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside------corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    918324773992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Fail78,032 miles (+2,845)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    319361709270
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass75,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,187 miles
    Test number
    599415915273
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked

  13. Fail75,185 miles (+4,918)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,185 miles
    Test number
    987145215291
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked

  14. Pass70,267 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    648912404293
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail70,225 miles (+8,038)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    976647394155
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,187 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    735792642324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

  17. Fail62,187 miles (+1,449)14 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    958680642354
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

  18. Pass60,738 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    966495002232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteA/c has slight leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

  19. Fail60,735 miles (+5,005)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    706203902256
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteA/c has slight leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

  20. Pass55,730 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    767518701259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,712 miles (+4,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    385187801296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass51,052 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    372480510253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    550644309257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,907 miles (+6,828)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,907 miles
    Test number
    182963409282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate condition poor

  25. Pass40,079 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,079 miles
    Test number
    331794908455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,879 miles (+6,069)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,879 miles
    Test number
    273556598172
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r upper position lamp not working
    • NoteRear registration plate condition poor

  27. Pass33,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    444664627414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,810 miles (+12,032)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    271983627373
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSteel rim roadeheel fitted o/s/r

  29. Pass21,778 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    372582216260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    473239505253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail15,048 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    382728405443
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB02 UNV

Does LB02 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 UNV expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 UNV?
The MOT on LB02 UNV expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 UNV done?
LB02 UNV was recorded at 98,217 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LB02 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 UNV has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 UNV 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 UNV find?
LB02 UNV failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 5 more.

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