Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LF02 NHCMOT history
LF02 NHC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 87,595 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 NHC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 NHC was last recorded at 87,595 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 87,239 miles · 25 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 356 miles
- Average per year
- 2,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,595 miles
- 2022 – 87,239 miles
- 2021 – 84,202 miles
- 2020 – 82,878 miles
- 2019 – 82,329 miles
- 2018 – 81,568 miles
- 2017 – 79,295 miles
- 2016 – 75,985 miles
- 2015 – 69,629 miles
- 2014 – 64,190 miles
- 2013 – 58,866 miles
- 2012 – 56,696 miles
- 2011 – 55,688 miles
- 2010 – 50,361 miles
- 2009 – 46,420 miles
- 2008 – 43,433 miles
- 2007 – 41,113 miles
- 2006 – 34,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,595 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,595 miles (+356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 87,595 miles
- Test number
- 301430188484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass87,239 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 87,239 miles
- Test number
- 117333805380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever long travel but not excessive
Pass84,202 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,202 miles
- Test number
- 817490228870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,878 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 82,878 miles
- Test number
- 648150875220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,329 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,329 miles
- Test number
- 848867074501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,287 miles (+719)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,287 miles
- Test number
- 214019452921
- 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,568 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 383899318637
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail81,539 miles (+2,244)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,539 miles
- Test number
- 965014906938
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass79,295 miles (+3,310)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,295 miles
- Test number
- 411637806190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,985 miles (+6,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,985 miles
- Test number
- 921624617846
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement in them and og the older 2 prong type. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child/Baby seats fitted to rear seat making it impossible to check the rear seat belts
- AdvisoryOrange brake warning light on.
Pass69,629 miles (+5,439)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,629 miles
- Test number
- 747455985011
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass64,190 miles (+5,324)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,190 miles
- Test number
- 476910894066
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteO/S/F Lower ball joint 1 x securing bolt rusty and looke like it is not home correctly but lower ball joint is still secure. Investigation required.
Pass58,866 miles (+2,170)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,866 miles
- Test number
- 586971183075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,696 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 56,696 miles
- Test number
- 547505392059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,688 miles (+5,327)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,688 miles
- Test number
- 227010591087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,361 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 50,361 miles
- Test number
- 201244670163
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape due to wheel rim damage
Fail50,361 miles (+3,941)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,361 miles
- Test number
- 510344470198
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape due to wheel rim damage
Pass46,420 miles (+2,987)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,420 miles
- Test number
- 250269959418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,433 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 43,433 miles
- Test number
- 323079978109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,350 miles (+2,237)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,350 miles
- Test number
- 751572878147
- FailureAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass41,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,113 miles
- Test number
- 900056987150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,112 miles (+7,010)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,112 miles
- Test number
- 564786387192
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 34,102 miles
- Test number
- 162874296432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,102 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,102 miles
- Test number
- 331294996028
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LF02 NHC
- Does LF02 NHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 NHC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 NHC?
- The MOT on LF02 NHC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 NHC done?
- LF02 NHC was recorded at 87,595 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
- Has LF02 NHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 NHC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on LF02 NHC 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 NHC find?
- LF02 NHC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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