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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF02 HRJMOT history

LF02 HRJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

LF02 HRJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
98,762 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 HRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 HRJ was last recorded at 98,762 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,741 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,762 miles
  • 2021 – 97,081 miles
  • 2020 – 95,293 miles
  • 2019 – 93,196 miles
  • 2018 – 90,672 miles
  • 2017 – 88,248 miles
  • 2016 – 85,742 miles
  • 2015 – 83,512 miles
  • 2014 – 81,339 miles
  • 2013 – 79,542 miles
  • 2012 – 71,290 miles
  • 2011 – 49,186 miles
  • 2010 – 38,299 miles
  • 2009 – 31,357 miles
  • 2008 – 26,875 miles
  • 2007 – 22,040 miles
  • 2006 – 18,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,762 miles (+21)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    261436978183
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,741 miles (+1,660)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    685114398597
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,081 miles (+1,788)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,081 miles
    Test number
    169318302391
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,293 miles (+2,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    774598458012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  5. Pass93,196 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,196 miles
    Test number
    387957025921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail93,189 miles (+2,517)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,189 miles
    Test number
    657470857607
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass90,672 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    461290238838
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail90,669 miles (+2,421)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    988829666572
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,248 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    691336840707
    • AdvisoryBack box and flexi section of exhaust corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail88,246 miles (+2,504)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    310864039334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box and flexi section of exhaust corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass85,742 miles (+2,230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    934110657855
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass83,512 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    277856025262
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail83,512 miles (+2,173)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    557606425279
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass81,339 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    189883934287
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail81,339 miles (+1,797)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    398343834218
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust
    • NoteCovers over sills
    • NoteOs wiper blade near limit

  16. Pass79,542 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    636106473280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear Exhaust silencer corrosion
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail79,542 miles (+8,252)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    549221373248
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear Exhaust silencer corrosion
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass71,290 miles (+22,104)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    837953072213
    • NoteMinor blowing from front pipe flexi
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOffside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass49,186 miles (+10,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    745876371028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass38,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    151235570476
    • NoteRear brake discs are poor

  21. Fail38,299 miles (+6,942)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    202205870031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake discs are poor

  22. Pass31,357 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    474133469007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass26,875 miles (+4,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    640317968059
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  24. Pass22,040 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,040 miles
    Test number
    170518977490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,023 miles
    Test number
    501673356017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 HRJ

Does LF02 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 HRJ expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 HRJ?
The MOT on LF02 HRJ expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 HRJ done?
LF02 HRJ was recorded at 98,762 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has LF02 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 HRJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 HRJ 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 HRJ find?
LF02 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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