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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LT02 BYXMOT history

LT02 BYX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

LT02 BYX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
108,604 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 BYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 BYX was last recorded at 108,604 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,569 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,604 miles
  • 2021 – 96,603 miles
  • 2020 – 90,045 miles
  • 2019 – 87,511 miles
  • 2018 – 84,979 miles
  • 2017 – 81,892 miles
  • 2016 – 77,352 miles
  • 2015 – 71,956 miles
  • 2014 – 67,340 miles
  • 2013 – 62,770 miles
  • 2012 – 59,235 miles
  • 2011 – 54,368 miles
  • 2010 – 47,975 miles
  • 2009 – 43,495 miles
  • 2008 – 37,542 miles
  • 2007 – 27,518 miles
  • 2006 – 20,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,604 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,604 miles (+35)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    604743778044
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail108,569 miles (+11,966)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    379245533142
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror slight damage (cover missing)

  3. Pass96,603 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    131541450112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,045 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    900620535651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,511 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,511 miles
    Test number
    722848709458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,487 miles (+2,508)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    933915442497
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  7. Pass84,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    698387274879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,979 miles (+3,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    352297271501
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass81,892 miles (+4,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    321246110282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass77,352 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    317041208288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  11. Fail77,329 miles (+5,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    704333049027
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  12. Pass71,956 miles (+168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    779907795039
    • NoteFront shocks bouncy
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  13. Fail71,788 miles (+4,448)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,788 miles
    Test number
    298824185001
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront shocks bouncy
    • NotePlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  14. Pass67,340 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,340 miles
    Test number
    615271594086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,770 miles (+3,535)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    148914173406
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush half split
    • NotePlay in front inner anti roll bar bushes insert broken on bar
    • NoteRear shock absorbers weak

  16. Pass59,235 miles (+4,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    259673002420
    • NoteNearsside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit perished cracked in tread

  17. Pass54,368 miles (+6,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    409759381093
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit on 1,6 worn on outer edge

  18. Pass47,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    751324470005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,973 miles (+4,478)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    903564070091
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass43,495 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    810545809116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,442 miles (+5,900)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    782308899035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light light on
    • NoteNearside rear indicator faded
    • NoteSlight binding to nearside rear brake

  22. Pass37,542 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    792341398053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3to4mm tread
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear light lens loose

  23. Fail37,542 miles (+10,024)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    833531498006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3to4mm tread
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear light lens loose

  24. Pass27,518 miles (+7,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    254708587077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass20,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    681681986007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT02 BYX

Does LT02 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT02 BYX expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT02 BYX?
The MOT on LT02 BYX expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT02 BYX done?
LT02 BYX was recorded at 108,604 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has LT02 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 BYX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LT02 BYX 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 LT02 BYX find?
LT02 BYX passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged tapped up; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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