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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF02 NWXMOT history

LF02 NWX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LF02 NWX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
136,365 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 NWX
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
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 NWX was last recorded at 136,365 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 7,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,076 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,289 miles
Average per year
6,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,365 miles
  • 2022 – 129,076 miles
  • 2021 – 122,775 miles
  • 2020 – 118,046 miles
  • 2019 – 112,485 miles
  • 2018 – 107,762 miles
  • 2016 – 105,429 miles
  • 2015 – 89,716 miles
  • 2014 – 77,313 miles
  • 2013 – 72,531 miles
  • 2012 – 66,719 miles
  • 2011 – 58,244 miles
  • 2010 – 51,958 miles
  • 2009 – 46,285 miles
  • 2008 – 40,811 miles
  • 2007 – 36,558 miles
  • 2006 – 32,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,365 miles (+7,289)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    763802785563
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass129,076 miles (+6,301)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,076 miles
    Test number
    514719398388
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,775 miles (+4,729)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    770935106389
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,046 miles (+5,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,046 miles
    Test number
    254354947494
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective requires a clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi hose clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f inner wishbone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,485 miles (+4,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,485 miles
    Test number
    261235132388
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,762 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    259467764080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,429 miles (+15,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    278707589742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,716 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    758602334224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,638 miles (+12,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    145069010820
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass77,313 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    368752084124
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEx back box corroded
    • NoteMan lamp on

  11. Fail77,313 miles (+4,782)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    468712784160
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEx back box corroded
    • NoteMan lamp on

  12. Pass72,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    738255583183
    • NoteMan lamp on

  13. Fail72,531 miles (+5,812)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    196485483154
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteMan lamp on

  14. Pass66,719 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    625056982155
    • NoteEpc lamp on
    • NoteEx back box corroded
    • NoteMan lamp on
    • NoteN/s rear tyrewall perished

  15. Fail66,719 miles (+8,475)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    679045282177
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEpc lamp on
    • NoteEx back box corroded
    • NoteMan lamp on
    • NoteN/s rear tyrewall perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  16. Pass58,244 miles (+6,286)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    759644861048
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs lipped

  17. Pass51,958 miles (+5,673)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    130734160401
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel trim missing

  18. Pass46,285 miles (+5,474)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    381890159097
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFull under body covers fitted limited view of components

  19. Pass40,811 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    552769548016
    • Note3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • NoteUnderbody trim fitted

  20. Fail40,808 miles (+4,250)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    581649748002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • NoteUnderbody trim fitted

  21. Pass36,558 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,558 miles
    Test number
    311337647003
    • NoteSee advise sheet issued on 15/02/2007,test number 161386747092

  22. Fail36,543 miles (+4,081)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,543 miles
    Test number
    161386747092
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Note1 centre stop lamp not working
    • NoteFront brake balance poor
    • NoteFull under body covers fitted,limited view
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroding

  23. Pass32,462 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    493522766091
    • Note1 centre stop lamp bulb not working
    • NoteFront brake balance poor 21%,max 25%
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Fail32,462 miles2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    823362766096
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note1 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
    • NoteFront brake balance poor 21%,max 25%
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

Questions about LF02 NWX

Does LF02 NWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 NWX expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 NWX?
The MOT on LF02 NWX expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 NWX done?
LF02 NWX was recorded at 136,365 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 6,162 miles a year.
Has LF02 NWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 NWX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LF02 NWX 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 NWX find?
LF02 NWX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 10 more.

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