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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF02 OCJMOT history

LF02 OCJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

LF02 OCJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
112,635 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OCJ
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
12 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 OCJ was last recorded at 112,635 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 8,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,545 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,090 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,635 miles
  • 2021 – 104,545 miles
  • 2020 – 102,452 miles
  • 2019 – 95,208 miles
  • 2018 – 90,088 miles
  • 2017 – 82,088 miles
  • 2016 – 78,879 miles
  • 2015 – 74,972 miles
  • 2014 – 70,416 miles
  • 2013 – 53,186 miles
  • 2012 – 47,160 miles
  • 2011 – 42,975 miles
  • 2010 – 37,103 miles
  • 2009 – 32,540 miles
  • 2008 – 27,625 miles
  • 2007 – 22,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,635 miles (+8,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    469204595554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  2. Pass104,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    954810461882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail104,534 miles (+2,082)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    509186607884
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  4. Pass102,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,452 miles
    Test number
    913729264252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,452 miles (+7,244)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,452 miles
    Test number
    135397598330
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,208 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    539414355294
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,198 miles (+5,110)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    388453928479
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,088 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    180134957042
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail90,088 miles (+8,000)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    738618441787
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,088 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    876296042639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,087 miles (+3,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    763973913275
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass78,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    251411261119
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail78,879 miles (+3,907)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    124247223065
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass74,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    943636745254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,972 miles (+4,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    309768548334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass70,416 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    307278054217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,188 miles (+14,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    369146044041
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail53,186 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    508632333038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass53,186 miles (+6,026)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    565632233036
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,160 miles (+4,185)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    215503832023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake servo vaccum pipe splitting.
    • NoteFuel filler flap wont open, unable to check fuel filler cap.

  21. Pass42,975 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    397972441060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,103 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,103 miles
    Test number
    141752840444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,540 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,540 miles
    Test number
    943441949029
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass27,625 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    994488938059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,746 miles
    Test number
    101591557040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 OCJ

Does LF02 OCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 OCJ expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OCJ?
The MOT on LF02 OCJ expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 OCJ done?
LF02 OCJ was recorded at 112,635 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has LF02 OCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OCJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 OCJ 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 OCJ find?
LF02 OCJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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