Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LT02 BZJMOT history
LT02 BZJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 93,816 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,636 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT02 BZJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT02 BZJ was last recorded at 93,816 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,211 miles · 16 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,605 miles
- Average per year
- 3,636 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,816 miles
- 2024 – 91,211 miles
- 2023 – 89,506 miles
- 2022 – 89,071 miles
- 2021 – 88,833 miles
- 2020 – 87,560 miles
- 2019 – 87,007 miles
- 2018 – 86,242 miles
- 2017 – 84,170 miles
- 2016 – 80,720 miles
- 2015 – 76,682 miles
- 2014 – 72,065 miles
- 2013 – 67,244 miles
- 2012 – 62,561 miles
- 2011 – 58,334 miles
- 2010 – 54,680 miles
- 2009 – 49,578 miles
- 2008 – 42,259 miles
- 2007 – 31,889 miles
- 2006 – 23,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,816 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,816 miles (+2,605)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 93,816 miles
- Test number
- 841031224447
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass91,211 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 91,211 miles
- Test number
- 219515625190
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail91,211 miles (+1,705)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,211 miles
- Test number
- 116601065572
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass89,506 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 189166123551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,071 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 89,071 miles
- Test number
- 856089396969
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail89,066 miles (+233)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,066 miles
- Test number
- 151844120633
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,833 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 88,833 miles
- Test number
- 103613793865
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,833 miles (+1,273)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,833 miles
- Test number
- 288834484131
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,560 miles (+553)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 87,560 miles
- Test number
- 200278832341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,007 miles (+765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 87,007 miles
- Test number
- 716360582552
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,242 miles
- Test number
- 200142515769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,242 miles (+2,072)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,242 miles
- Test number
- 181832163713
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,170 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,170 miles
- Test number
- 314270781289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,170 miles (+3,450)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,170 miles
- Test number
- 740505764967
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- 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 Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,720 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,720 miles
- Test number
- 311084903935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass76,682 miles (+4,617)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,682 miles
- Test number
- 358609105463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,065 miles
- Test number
- 406350014214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,065 miles (+4,821)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,065 miles
- Test number
- 257419204224
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,244 miles
- Test number
- 935998793101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,244 miles (+4,683)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,244 miles
- Test number
- 669347893102
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,561 miles
- Test number
- 818931592156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,561 miles (+4,227)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,561 miles
- Test number
- 728651392166
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass58,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,334 miles
- Test number
- 278484001262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,334 miles (+3,654)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,334 miles
- Test number
- 667084101207
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass54,680 miles (+5,102)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,680 miles
- Test number
- 332177900437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,578 miles (+7,319)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 49,578 miles
- Test number
- 402015409283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,259 miles (+10,370)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 42,259 miles
- Test number
- 191264618237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,889 miles (+8,266)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 31,889 miles
- Test number
- 492463767178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,623 miles
- Test number
- 994691556110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT02 BZJ
- Does LT02 BZJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT02 BZJ expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT02 BZJ?
- The MOT on LT02 BZJ expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT02 BZJ done?
- LT02 BZJ was recorded at 93,816 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
- Has LT02 BZJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT02 BZJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LT02 BZJ 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 BZJ find?
- LT02 BZJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.
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