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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF02 BDZMOT history

LF02 BDZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LF02 BDZ 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,512 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 BDZ
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
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 BDZ was last recorded at 183,512 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,795 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,717 miles
Average per year
6,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,512 miles
  • 2025 – 181,795 miles
  • 2024 – 179,455 miles
  • 2023 – 172,890 miles
  • 2022 – 168,481 miles
  • 2021 – 162,735 miles
  • 2020 – 161,070 miles
  • 2019 – 156,917 miles
  • 2018 – 151,262 miles
  • 2017 – 143,484 miles
  • 2016 – 137,055 miles
  • 2015 – 130,030 miles
  • 2014 – 124,665 miles
  • 2013 – 118,552 miles
  • 2012 – 112,156 miles
  • 2011 – 105,264 miles
  • 2010 – 97,658 miles
  • 2009 – 89,638 miles
  • 2008 – 83,778 miles
  • 2007 – 73,793 miles
  • 2006 – 54,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside image only just visible
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,512 miles (+1,717)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,512 miles
    Test number
    805085971601
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside image only just visible
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,795 miles (+2,340)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    181,795 miles
    Test number
    545773856475
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight image only just distinct

  3. Pass179,455 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,455 miles
    Test number
    583166954229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,890 miles
    Test number
    983193018442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail172,890 miles (+4,409)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,890 miles
    Test number
    192893468301
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass168,481 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,481 miles
    Test number
    124417669493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail168,438 miles (+5,703)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,438 miles
    Test number
    394186120242
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass162,735 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,735 miles
    Test number
    434970401545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,070 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,070 miles
    Test number
    494995888514
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail161,070 miles (+4,153)4 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,070 miles
    Test number
    219117665073
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass156,917 miles (+5,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,917 miles
    Test number
    187953915363
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear suspension bushes have been fitted incorrectly but are safe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door Mirror Glass Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass151,262 miles (+7,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    513652501424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass143,484 miles (+6,429)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,484 miles
    Test number
    498443414364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

  14. Pass137,055 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    399487096537
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass130,030 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,030 miles
    Test number
    236355596947
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on screen, harness damaged
    • AdvisoryDust sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rim on nearside rear wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

  16. Fail130,030 miles (+5,365)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,030 miles
    Test number
    101155899221
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Stickers & trinklets (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on screen, harness damaged
    • AdvisoryDust sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rim on nearside rear wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

  17. Pass124,665 miles (+6,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    226755524288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    368293413254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail118,552 miles (+6,396)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    596172413264
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass112,156 miles (+6,892)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,156 miles
    Test number
    619543732224
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre but not to cords

  21. Fail105,264 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    588088021284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass105,264 miles (+7,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    949098121265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass97,658 miles (+8,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    981870130250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass89,638 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    384469419253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass83,778 miles (+9,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    944578028272
    • NoteEngine management light on during test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

  26. Pass73,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    542635137228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,793 miles (+19,555)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    633674037214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Fail54,238 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,238 miles
    Test number
    442636276084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass54,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,238 miles
    Test number
    843466076026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF02 BDZ

Does LF02 BDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 BDZ is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 BDZ?
The MOT on LF02 BDZ is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 BDZ done?
LF02 BDZ was recorded at 183,512 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,494 miles a year.
Has LF02 BDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 BDZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 BDZ 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 LF02 BDZ find?
LF02 BDZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 5 more.

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