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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF02 TMXMOT history

LF02 TMX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LF02 TMX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
88,982 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 TMX
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
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 TMX was last recorded at 88,982 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 3,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,556 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,426 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,982 miles
  • 2024 – 85,556 miles
  • 2023 – 80,110 miles
  • 2019 – 64,354 miles
  • 2018 – 62,529 miles
  • 2017 – 60,293 miles
  • 2016 – 57,924 miles
  • 2015 – 56,858 miles
  • 2014 – 54,987 miles
  • 2013 – 49,505 miles
  • 2012 – 43,619 miles
  • 2011 – 37,598 miles
  • 2010 – 34,730 miles
  • 2009 – 29,982 miles
  • 2008 – 25,244 miles
  • 2007 – 20,125 miles
  • 2006 – 15,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,982 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad warning lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,982 miles (+3,426)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    863901623501
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,556 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    703344438079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,548 miles (+5,438)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    320666797000
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,110 miles (+15,756)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    904409975418
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass64,354 miles (+1,825)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    319740684956
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass62,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    542535601623
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  7. Fail62,529 miles (+2,236)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    936191266759
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEPC lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  8. Pass60,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    745330641775
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail60,293 miles (+2,369)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    805531898153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass57,924 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    863244023440
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  11. Fail57,915 miles (+1,057)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    128191000314
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  12. Pass56,858 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    929137925115
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  13. Fail56,858 miles (+1,871)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    209657925153
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  14. Pass54,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    796497824110
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail54,987 miles (+5,482)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    377190924158
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear lamp on

  16. Pass49,505 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    536770023177
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp on
    • NoteTwo bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

  17. Fail49,505 miles (+5,886)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    859519113178
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp on
    • NoteTwo bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

  18. Pass43,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    498224322132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,619 miles (+6,021)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    127204422169
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine lamp on

  20. Pass37,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    236603821117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,579 miles (+2,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    348283721189
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass34,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    862482980023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,730 miles (+4,748)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    450072580021
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass29,982 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    670862289048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,244 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,244 miles
    Test number
    704008888025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,125 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,125 miles
    Test number
    793071377071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail20,079 miles (+4,199)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    414007267085
    • FailureFront Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass15,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    320872376046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 TMX

Does LF02 TMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 TMX expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 TMX?
The MOT on LF02 TMX expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 TMX done?
LF02 TMX was recorded at 88,982 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has LF02 TMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 TMX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 TMX 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 TMX find?
LF02 TMX passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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