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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC02 MBXMOT history

LC02 MBX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LC02 MBX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
89,526 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 MBX was last recorded at 89,526 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 6,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,458 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,068 miles
Average per year
3,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,526 miles
  • 2024 – 83,458 miles
  • 2023 – 70,652 miles
  • 2021 – 66,715 miles
  • 2020 – 64,471 miles
  • 2019 – 59,728 miles
  • 2018 – 57,564 miles
  • 2017 – 56,278 miles
  • 2016 – 54,532 miles
  • 2015 – 51,108 miles
  • 2014 – 49,647 miles
  • 2013 – 47,818 miles
  • 2012 – 46,490 miles
  • 2011 – 45,123 miles
  • 2010 – 43,356 miles
  • 2009 – 41,507 miles
  • 2008 – 34,452 miles
  • 2007 – 23,740 miles
  • 2006 – 20,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • EM light indicating a fault

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    128374602432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,526 miles (+6,068)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    766867690104
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,458 miles (+12,806)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,458 miles
    Test number
    192136445256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    742596199121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail70,652 miles (+3,937)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    647637751752
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,715 miles (+49)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    384245864015
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail66,666 miles (+2,195)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    154936335838
    • MajorEmissions not tested too much water coming from exhaust, then blocking analyser (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    491049154065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,471 miles (+4,743)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    948370621338
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,728 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    338198448086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,564 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    359013527906
    • AdvisoryEM light indicating a fault

  12. Fail57,549 miles (+1,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    376773506446
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEM light indicating a fault

  13. Pass56,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    399587624009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract

  14. Fail56,278 miles (+1,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    675493674913
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract

  15. Pass54,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    275890071096
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn/wearing on inside edge

  16. Fail54,532 miles (+3,424)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    583592803106
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEM light indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn/wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass51,108 miles (+1,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    105234045488
    • NoteSlight judder from fron brakes

  18. Pass49,647 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    199412244404
    • NoteDeterioration to rear brake discs (nearside pads wearing low)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread
    • NoteSlight judder from front brakes

  19. Fail49,647 miles (+1,829)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    395452444057
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeterioration to rear brake discs (nearside rear pads weraing low)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator bulb faded
    • NoteSlight judder from front brakes

  20. Pass47,818 miles (+1,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    938099553009
    • NoteSlight wear/deterioration to offside front lower arm rear mounting bush

  21. Pass46,490 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    736927862022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,123 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    129492261060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,356 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    231090970089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,507 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    213521529358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,452 miles (+10,712)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,452 miles
    Test number
    904041838346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking should be checked

  26. Pass23,740 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,740 miles
    Test number
    150722437391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,386 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    333075397460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,091 miles
    Test number
    550511496259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 MBX

Does LC02 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 MBX expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MBX?
The MOT on LC02 MBX expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 MBX done?
LC02 MBX was recorded at 89,526 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 3,783 miles a year.
Has LC02 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MBX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 MBX 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 MBX find?
LC02 MBX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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