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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

LF02 NPDMOT history

LF02 NPD is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

LF02 NPD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
163,750 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 NPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 NPD was last recorded at 163,750 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 10,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,144 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,606 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,750 miles
  • 2023 – 153,144 miles
  • 2022 – 142,941 miles
  • 2021 – 138,129 miles
  • 2020 – 135,519 miles
  • 2019 – 132,480 miles
  • 2018 – 127,275 miles
  • 2017 – 118,822 miles
  • 2016 – 112,919 miles
  • 2015 – 105,527 miles
  • 2014 – 97,803 miles
  • 2013 – 22,563 miles
  • 2012 – 82,740 miles
  • 2011 – 74,821 miles
  • 2010 – 66,492 miles
  • 2009 – 58,568 miles
  • 2007 – 40,017 miles
  • 2006 – 32,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    180464065671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail163,750 miles (+10,606)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    697852597455
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass153,144 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,144 miles
    Test number
    527592925741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail153,140 miles (+10,199)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,140 miles
    Test number
    178592276733
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass142,941 miles (+4,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,941 miles
    Test number
    549665566567
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,129 miles (+2,610)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,129 miles
    Test number
    801552988532
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,519 miles (+3,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,519 miles
    Test number
    427282107795
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,480 miles (+5,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    950413289647
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,275 miles
    Test number
    194052062300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail127,275 miles (+8,453)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,275 miles
    Test number
    726258324061
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    366686049879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  12. Fail118,822 miles (+5,903)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    288898479627
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  13. Pass112,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    858662158872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail112,919 miles (+7,392)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    606431986744
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass105,527 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    248369995023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded and in poor condition

  16. Fail105,526 miles (+7,723)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,526 miles
    Test number
    129927495477
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded and in poor condition

  17. Pass97,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    868753894077
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge ,, bellypan is loose , rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

  18. Fail97,803 miles (+75,240)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    267740094069
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge ,, bellypan is loose , rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

  19. Pass22,563 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    739974393077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteFluid weap from power steering
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear
    • NoteRear brakes binding
    • NoteNsf window switch insecure

  20. Fail89,961 miles (+7,221)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    105604193445
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteFluid weap from power steering
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear
    • NoteRear brakes binding
    • NoteNsf window switch insecure

  21. Pass82,740 miles (+7,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,740 miles
    Test number
    856144692027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass74,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,821 miles
    Test number
    495056791082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,821 miles (+8,329)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,821 miles
    Test number
    675005691090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  24. Pass66,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    471976590002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,492 miles (+7,924)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    901520390087
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass58,568 miles (+18,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    290523489064
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  27. Pass40,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    604552997076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,017 miles (+7,749)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    492632197014
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  29. Pass32,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    950054196065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF02 NPD

Does LF02 NPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 NPD expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 NPD?
The MOT on LF02 NPD expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 NPD done?
LF02 NPD was recorded at 163,750 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has LF02 NPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 NPD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 NPD 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 NPD find?
LF02 NPD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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