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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB02 UPYMOT history

LB02 UPY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
121,127 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 UPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 UPY was last recorded at 121,127 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,127 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,127 miles
  • 2022 – 118,681 miles
  • 2021 – 117,077 miles
  • 2020 – 114,177 miles
  • 2019 – 110,847 miles
  • 2018 – 107,437 miles
  • 2017 – 104,782 miles
  • 2016 – 102,220 miles
  • 2015 – 97,106 miles
  • 2014 – 89,501 miles
  • 2013 – 82,775 miles
  • 2012 – 75,625 miles
  • 2011 – 69,508 miles
  • 2010 – 59,838 miles
  • 2009 – 54,763 miles
  • 2008 – 48,991 miles
  • 2007 – 41,582 miles
  • 2006 – 33,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,127 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine Management light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    683847264758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,127 miles (+2,446)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    947555407145
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,681 miles
    Test number
    657709959223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,681 miles (+1,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,681 miles
    Test number
    636573275521
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass117,077 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,077 miles
    Test number
    391049727200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,073 miles (+2,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,073 miles
    Test number
    380783500110
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass114,177 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    140956107959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,847 miles
    Test number
    997212350404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,847 miles (+3,410)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,847 miles
    Test number
    270997597982
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass107,437 miles (+2,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    432819899281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,782 miles
    Test number
    488502776065
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on.

  12. Fail104,782 miles (+2,562)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,782 miles
    Test number
    469518851078
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on.

  13. Pass102,220 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    795266490655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,139 miles (+5,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    344124038335
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,106 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    102173985239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass89,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    957121454239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,501 miles (+6,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    355621054407
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass82,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    348715653260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,773 miles (+7,148)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    359685653404
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,625 miles (+6,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    935858452205
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass69,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    958102161289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail69,508 miles (+9,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    329132061430
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass59,838 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    860679940250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,763 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    323194169248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,991 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    173259148213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,582 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    163863467286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    853170276155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 UPY

Does LB02 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 UPY expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 UPY?
The MOT on LB02 UPY expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 UPY done?
LB02 UPY was recorded at 121,127 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has LB02 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 UPY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 UPY 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 UPY find?
LB02 UPY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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