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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LC02 LSNMOT history

LC02 LSN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 134,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LC02 LSN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,958 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 LSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 LSN was last recorded at 134,958 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,879 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,958 miles
  • 2025 – 129,653 miles
  • 2024 – 124,905 miles
  • 2023 – 120,334 miles
  • 2021 – 120,036 miles
  • 2020 – 118,045 miles
  • 2019 – 112,172 miles
  • 2017 – 108,714 miles
  • 2016 – 100,126 miles
  • 2015 – 93,843 miles
  • 2014 – 89,191 miles
  • 2013 – 85,764 miles
  • 2012 – 82,009 miles
  • 2011 – 78,081 miles
  • 2010 – 74,120 miles
  • 2009 – 67,218 miles
  • 2008 – 53,749 miles
  • 2007 – 42,855 miles
  • 2006 – 36,091 miles
  • 2005 – 19,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,958 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,958 miles
    Test number
    777461730925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,879 miles (+5,226)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,879 miles
    Test number
    328139019378
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,653 miles (+4,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    387053584324
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,905 miles (+66)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    360491682670
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,839 miles (+4,505)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,839 miles
    Test number
    361975182491
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    867568747570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,334 miles (+298)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    295197825396
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  8. Pass120,036 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    152149338321
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,034 miles (+1,989)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    151584206673
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,045 miles (+5,873)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    141254371945
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,172 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    573357451929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,167 miles (+3,453)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,167 miles
    Test number
    310261785931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,714 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    420954718275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    810038883061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight mishape and 2mm in places on inner edge

  15. Fail106,795 miles (+6,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    724586848318
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight mishape and 2mm in places on inner edge

  16. Pass100,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    493643313543
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner edges scrubbing off

  17. Fail100,126 miles (+6,283)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    397397430933
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense cracked (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner edges scrubbing off

  18. Pass93,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    556573625008
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  19. Fail93,843 miles (+4,652)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    797282925010
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  20. Pass89,191 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,191 miles
    Test number
    998913924084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,764 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    979885823061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  22. Fail85,764 miles (+3,755)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    775274623021
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  23. Pass82,009 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    336283622078
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  24. Fail82,007 miles (+3,926)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    626223422087
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  25. Pass78,081 miles (+3,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    656500221012
    • NoteCoolant leak

  26. Pass74,120 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    690298700010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    164980319083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail67,218 miles (+13,469)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    972100719033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass53,749 miles (+10,894)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    940440518043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    194372917005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,855 miles (+6,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    930162417081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass36,091 miles (+17,032)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,091 miles
    Test number
    410402196179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass19,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    221813095199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 LSN

Does LC02 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 LSN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 LSN?
The MOT on LC02 LSN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 LSN done?
LC02 LSN was recorded at 134,958 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has LC02 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 LSN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 LSN 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 LC02 LSN find?
LC02 LSN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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