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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF02 DROMOT history

LF02 DRO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LF02 DRO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,905 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DRO
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
2 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DRO was last recorded at 99,905 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,904 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,905 miles
  • 2024 – 93,702 miles
  • 2023 – 91,084 miles
  • 2022 – 87,974 miles
  • 2021 – 85,728 miles
  • 2020 – 85,711 miles
  • 2019 – 83,154 miles
  • 2018 – 81,465 miles
  • 2017 – 80,498 miles
  • 2016 – 80,144 miles
  • 2015 – 80,126 miles
  • 2014 – 79,867 miles
  • 2013 – 79,065 miles
  • 2012 – 78,406 miles
  • 2011 – 77,346 miles
  • 2010 – 68,885 miles
  • 2009 – 57,654 miles
  • 2008 – 41,972 miles
  • 2007 – 27,656 miles
  • 2006 – 18,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,905 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Extensive corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All brake hoses ferules becoming corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle generally in corroded condition underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,905 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    172361572358
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail99,904 miles (+6,202)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    926982397634
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper lever not fully returning to the stop (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear plastic casings adrift from the bump stops (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch partially seized

  3. Pass93,702 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    104718214093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear dipped beam pattern

  4. Fail93,698 miles (+2,614)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,698 miles
    Test number
    999812486921
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Pass91,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    301099907439
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  6. Fail91,084 miles (+3,110)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    768548910660
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,974 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    226023041387
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail87,974 miles (+2,246)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    560863260268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,728 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    440398823801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,711 miles (+2,557)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    219416409392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rearmost rubber bush/mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber bush/mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lens discoloured
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on dash

  11. Pass83,154 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    524182304159
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses ferules becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in corroded condition underneath

  12. Fail83,124 miles (+1,659)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    666606773153
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses ferules becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in corroded condition underneath

  13. Pass81,465 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,465 miles
    Test number
    677839569686
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses corroded on ends
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  14. Fail81,445 miles (+947)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    442622773892
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses corroded on ends

  15. Pass80,498 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    730229911244
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake calipers and front flexie hose ferrules very corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

  16. Fail80,487 miles (+343)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    792043722732
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexie (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust system very poor
    • AdvisoryFront brake calipers and front flexie hose ferrules very corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

  17. Pass80,144 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,144 miles
    Test number
    626283114362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes poor
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass80,126 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    527173165148
    • NoteBoth front wishbone foremost bushies very slightly worn.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.

  19. Fail80,126 miles (+259)1 failure3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    428783865175
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone foremost bushies very slightly worn.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.

  20. Pass79,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    668042364047
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail79,865 miles (+800)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    198802264006
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass79,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    777634843074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,065 miles (+659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    106283243045
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass78,406 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    497633482097
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and some movement but not considered excessive at time of test
    • NoteNearside and offside front seatbelts slow to recoil
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear disc brakes rusted and pitted
    • NoteRear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

  25. Fail78,406 miles (+1,060)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    818873882054
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and some movement but not considered excessive at time of test
    • NoteNearside and offside front seatbelts slow to recoil
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear disc brakes rusted and pitted
    • NoteRear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

  26. Pass77,346 miles (+8,461)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,346 miles
    Test number
    779644571062
    • NoteEngine management light and airbag light on
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brakes binding
    • NoteNearside and offside wipers split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to legal limit(1.6mm) at time of test
    • NoteOffside headlight out of focus (beam pattern between limits)
    • NoteRear discbrakes rusted and pitted
    • NoteRear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

  27. Pass68,885 miles (+11,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    671804450007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,654 miles (+15,682)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    814696179018
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass41,972 miles (+14,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    663241178035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,656 miles (+8,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    601088277065
    • 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)

  31. Pass18,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,941 miles
    Test number
    264199276026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 DRO

Does LF02 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 DRO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DRO?
The MOT on LF02 DRO is valid until 4 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 DRO done?
LF02 DRO was recorded at 99,905 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
Has LF02 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DRO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 DRO 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 DRO find?
LF02 DRO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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