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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF02 TWCMOT history

LF02 TWC is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

LF02 TWC green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
93,664 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 TWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 TWC was last recorded at 93,664 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2013: 57,711 miles, lower than 84,489 miles on 17 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,660 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,664 miles
  • 2022 – 91,783 miles
  • 2021 – 84,311 miles
  • 2020 – 76,835 miles
  • 2019 – 73,945 miles
  • 2018 – 72,303 miles
  • 2017 – 71,029 miles
  • 2016 – 66,040 miles
  • 2015 – 64,083 miles
  • 2014 – 61,457 miles
  • 2013 – 57,711 miles
  • 2012 – 84,489 miles
  • 2011 – 50,180 miles
  • 2010 – 45,538 miles
  • 2009 – 41,038 miles
  • 2008 – 35,418 miles
  • 2007 – 30,143 miles
  • 2006 – 25,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,664 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring fitted upside downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,664 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    244620232609
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail93,660 miles (+1,877)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,660 miles
    Test number
    820402717982
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,783 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    604870867930
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail91,781 miles (+7,470)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    542182857017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML stays illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass84,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    616006270129
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail84,311 miles (+7,476)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    541018490969
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass76,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    604412516353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror outer case damaged

  8. Fail76,835 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    115380026886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror outer case damaged

  9. Pass73,945 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    896974395868
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  10. Fail73,943 miles (+1,640)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    903060755560
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,303 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    677983083687
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,303 miles (+1,274)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    321810148422
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    247469086196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,029 miles (+4,989)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    140105479663
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,040 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    782664745397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,083 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    945758535137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,457 miles (+3,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    557474134152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass57,711 miles (-26,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    226345613141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,489 miles (+34,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    777038932192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,180 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    766522931135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail45,538 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    340083030148
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  22. Pass45,538 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    643483830191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,038 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,038 miles
    Test number
    352785139182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,418 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,418 miles
    Test number
    770686238168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,143 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    211130237198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,143 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    321980037179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    602838436123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 TWC

Does LF02 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 TWC expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 TWC?
The MOT on LF02 TWC expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 TWC done?
LF02 TWC was recorded at 93,664 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LF02 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 TWC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 TWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 TWC find?
LF02 TWC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front coil spring fitted upside down, and 1 more.

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