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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LS02 RVXMOT history

LS02 RVX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 118,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LS02 RVX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,044 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS02 RVX was last recorded at 118,044 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,193 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,851 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,044 miles
  • 2024 – 115,193 miles
  • 2023 – 112,161 miles
  • 2022 – 110,171 miles
  • 2021 – 107,487 miles
  • 2020 – 106,340 miles
  • 2019 – 104,107 miles
  • 2018 – 101,221 miles
  • 2017 – 97,854 miles
  • 2016 – 95,186 miles
  • 2015 – 92,047 miles
  • 2014 – 82,112 miles
  • 2013 – 71,310 miles
  • 2012 – 63,124 miles
  • 2011 – 55,142 miles
  • 2010 – 44,407 miles
  • 2009 – 34,418 miles
  • 2008 – 31,293 miles
  • 2007 – 27,057 miles
  • 2006 – 22,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,044 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged and split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,044 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous12 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    430250384397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged and split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,193 miles (+63)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,193 miles
    Test number
    303913711563
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,130 miles (+2,969)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    287895744743
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,161 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    461170171820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,156 miles (+1,985)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,156 miles
    Test number
    552300024764
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive movement of bush in attachment bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,171 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,171 miles
    Test number
    677502060025
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail110,169 miles (+2,682)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    793766667032
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure top bearing separated due to spring failure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass107,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    883422569377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,487 miles (+1,147)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    396297900164
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    331093897393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,340 miles (+2,233)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    618085182478
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    433291495378
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail104,107 miles (+2,886)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    293074786031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass101,221 miles (+3,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    893949131959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass97,854 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    651862446020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    806222230904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail95,186 miles (+3,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    692623224550
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass92,047 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    157119315434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,873 miles (+9,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    677979205044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,112 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    556906014099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,100 miles (+10,790)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    295013814076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil below minimun before test

  22. Pass71,310 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,310 miles
    Test number
    265101613045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,109 miles (+7,985)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    949004203047
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass63,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    127593312454
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail63,124 miles (+7,982)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    129943112031
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass55,142 miles (+10,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    885084511028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail44,407 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    223545900040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass44,407 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    422305700085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    284519509016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,418 miles (+3,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    652318509018
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass31,293 miles (+4,236)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,293 miles
    Test number
    553294018106
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread
    • NoteBoth rear indicator starting to discolour
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage

  32. Pass27,057 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,057 miles
    Test number
    741141217161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Pass22,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,758 miles
    Test number
    254892816414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 RVX

Does LS02 RVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 RVX expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RVX?
The MOT on LS02 RVX expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 RVX done?
LS02 RVX was recorded at 118,044 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has LS02 RVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RVX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 RVX 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 LS02 RVX find?
LS02 RVX failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 2 minor defects: offside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged and split in tread; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak, and 12 more.

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