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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

LC02 GVKMOT history

LC02 GVK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

LC02 GVK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
189,002 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 GVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 GVK was last recorded at 189,002 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2014: 11,481 miles, lower than 105,393 miles on 31 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,296 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
9,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,002 miles
  • 2021 – 185,296 miles
  • 2019 – 179,488 miles
  • 2018 – 169,945 miles
  • 2017 – 157,714 miles
  • 2016 – 137,408 miles
  • 2015 – 131,091 miles
  • 2014 – 114,806 miles
  • 2013 – 105,393 miles
  • 2012 – 96,031 miles
  • 2011 – 86,066 miles
  • 2010 – 71,999 miles
  • 2009 – 60,946 miles
  • 2008 – 52,916 miles
  • 2007 – 43,877 miles
  • 2006 – 34,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Pads warning light showing a fault but pads are good

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,002 miles (+3,706)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,002 miles
    Test number
    513100532833
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass185,296 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,296 miles
    Test number
    522328644576
    • AdvisoryPads warning light showing a fault but pads are good

  3. Fail185,284 miles (+5,796)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,284 miles
    Test number
    684191698268
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPads warning light showing a fault but pads are good

  4. Pass179,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    179,488 miles
    Test number
    232686938467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,488 miles (+9,543)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,488 miles
    Test number
    579237103818
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,945 miles (+12,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    169,945 miles
    Test number
    706651041314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,714 miles (+20,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,714 miles
    Test number
    848391278031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,408 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,408 miles
    Test number
    440545587057
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass131,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,091 miles
    Test number
    577146153832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail131,091 miles (+16,285)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,091 miles
    Test number
    658433198467
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass114,806 miles (+103,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    716244874148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail11,481 miles (-93,912)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,481 miles
    Test number
    559977054151
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass105,393 miles (+9,362)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    567161053143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pad warning light stays on .

  14. Pass96,031 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    519340362140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteThe brake pad warning lamp is on
    • NoteThe n/s/r brake disc, is corroded

  15. Fail96,031 miles5 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    589450762178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteThe brake pad warning lamp is on
    • NoteThe n/s/r brake disc, is corroded

  16. Fail96,031 miles (+9,965)11 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    165300162192
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe brake pad warning lamp is on
    • NoteThe n/s/r brake disc, is corroded

  17. Pass86,066 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    947037141147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe front wiper blades are slightly smearing
    • NoteThe n/s/r brake disc is corroded

  18. Fail86,066 miles (+14,067)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    328097341113
    • DangerousThe o/s/f tyre is very worn on the inner edge
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe front wiper blades are slightly smearing
    • NoteThe n/s/r brake disc is corroded

  19. Pass71,999 miles (+11,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    520768550161
    • NoteOSF & NSF brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass60,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    164603459145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,946 miles (+8,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    251182059492
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,916 miles (+9,039)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,916 miles
    Test number
    342900858120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,877 miles (+9,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    762597157133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    210250236144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 GVK

Does LC02 GVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 GVK expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 GVK?
The MOT on LC02 GVK expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 GVK done?
LC02 GVK was recorded at 189,002 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 9,758 miles a year.
Has LC02 GVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 GVK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LC02 GVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 GVK find?
LC02 GVK passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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