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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC02 VTYMOT history

LC02 VTY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

LC02 VTY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
124,495 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 VTY was last recorded at 124,495 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,489 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,495 miles
  • 2020 – 114,631 miles
  • 2019 – 107,502 miles
  • 2018 – 100,447 miles
  • 2017 – 93,688 miles
  • 2016 – 85,803 miles
  • 2015 – 80,318 miles
  • 2014 – 73,691 miles
  • 2013 – 64,811 miles
  • 2012 – 53,518 miles
  • 2011 – 50,816 miles
  • 2010 – 48,499 miles
  • 2009 – 47,235 miles
  • 2008 – 45,544 miles
  • 2007 – 42,864 miles
  • 2006 – 37,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,495 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes are wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Tail exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,495 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    553712010266
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes are worn

  2. Fail124,489 miles (+9,858)8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    207007819518
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes are worn

  3. Pass114,631 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,631 miles
    Test number
    336608356471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,627 miles (+7,125)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    667256244145
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,502 miles1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    265455354614
    • DangerousOffside Rear nail in,inner tyre side wall
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

  6. Fail107,502 miles (+7,055)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    632107894228
    • DangerousOffside Rear nail in,inner tyre side wall
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

  7. Pass100,447 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    742972939596
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDampness on fuel filter
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

  8. Fail100,446 miles (+6,758)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    935598604272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDampness on fuel filter
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

  9. Pass93,688 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    207125434130
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on tail exhaust silencer

  10. Fail93,684 miles (+7,881)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    718489788954
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on tail exhaust silencer

  11. Pass85,803 miles (+5,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    253792186535
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread perishing and down to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front brakes appear more worn than nearside front

  12. Pass80,318 miles (+132)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    169532808781
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • NoteCorrosion on edges of rear brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

  13. Fail80,186 miles (+6,495)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    118084925217
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • NoteCorrosion on edges of rear brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

  14. Pass73,691 miles (+152)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    559233724279
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs have corroded edges

  15. Fail73,539 miles (+8,728)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    245770224296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs have corroded edges

  16. Fail64,811 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    226802133265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs.
    • NoteCorrosion on tail exhaust system.
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light dim

  17. Pass64,811 miles (+11,293)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    556362633221
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs.
    • NoteCorrosion on tail exhaust system.
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light dim

  18. Pass53,518 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    658912342228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,816 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    765494161269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,499 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    453644040226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    800426749226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,235 miles (+1,691)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    873735049240
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail45,544 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    284103638250
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass45,544 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    383153138298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    474535307262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,864 miles (+5,012)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    392420107451
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass37,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    280741676151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    474030376181
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LC02 VTY

Does LC02 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 VTY expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 VTY?
The MOT on LC02 VTY expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 VTY done?
LC02 VTY was recorded at 124,495 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 5,531 miles a year.
Has LC02 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 VTY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LC02 VTY 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 VTY find?
LC02 VTY passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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