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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

LF02 TSOMOT history

LF02 TSO is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LF02 TSO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,340 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 TSO
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
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 TSO was last recorded at 146,340 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 6,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,018 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,322 miles
Average per year
6,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,340 miles
  • 2024 – 140,018 miles
  • 2023 – 133,867 miles
  • 2022 – 124,156 miles
  • 2021 – 105,270 miles
  • 2020 – 99,923 miles
  • 2019 – 92,170 miles
  • 2017 – 84,334 miles
  • 2014 – 65,196 miles
  • 2013 – 58,864 miles
  • 2012 – 55,518 miles
  • 2011 – 51,910 miles
  • 2010 – 46,437 miles
  • 2009 – 41,680 miles
  • 2008 – 32,676 miles
  • 2007 – 26,435 miles
  • 2006 – 21,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,340 miles
    Test number
    238612932501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  2. Fail146,340 miles (+6,322)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,340 miles
    Test number
    778569815914
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  3. Pass140,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    667204351844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,018 miles (+6,151)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    204459017761
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, very worn inner edge and flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    783359458909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,867 miles (+9,711)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    968585242034
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,156 miles
    Test number
    531554235920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail124,156 miles (+18,886)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,156 miles
    Test number
    836245178882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass105,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,270 miles
    Test number
    721170364315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,270 miles (+5,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,270 miles
    Test number
    848917489774
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass99,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    289475572074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,923 miles (+7,753)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    778703131975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    582206185179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail92,170 miles (+7,836)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    348835900972
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,334 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    714090543052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,329 miles (+19,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    206559142907
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,196 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    959928494074
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres has surface crackes

  18. Fail65,196 miles (+6,332)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    749688194015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres has surface crackes

  19. Fail58,864 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    108657383434
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass58,864 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    649417583090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,518 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    757032122117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,518 miles (+3,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    935672822187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail51,910 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    736231681063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads half way worn

  24. Pass51,910 miles (+5,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    805321281011
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads half way worn

  25. Pass46,437 miles (+4,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    612153850058
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

  26. Pass41,680 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    341889949023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,467 miles (+8,791)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    651284249063
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass32,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    393540988087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail32,676 miles (+6,241)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    892960988072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass26,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    172402577087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,435 miles (+4,461)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    110538067476
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

  32. Pass21,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    981475056087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 TSO

Does LF02 TSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 TSO expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 TSO?
The MOT on LF02 TSO expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 TSO done?
LF02 TSO was recorded at 146,340 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 6,337 miles a year.
Has LF02 TSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 TSO has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 TSO 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 TSO find?
LF02 TSO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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