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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LT02 ZTHMOT history

LT02 ZTH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LT02 ZTH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,420 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 ZTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 ZTH was last recorded at 75,420 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,647 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
2,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,420 miles
  • 2025 – 72,647 miles
  • 2024 – 70,036 miles
  • 2023 – 68,724 miles
  • 2022 – 67,134 miles
  • 2021 – 65,539 miles
  • 2020 – 65,169 miles
  • 2019 – 59,156 miles
  • 2018 – 51,454 miles
  • 2017 – 49,465 miles
  • 2016 – 45,763 miles
  • 2015 – 42,050 miles
  • 2014 – 39,037 miles
  • 2013 – 37,865 miles
  • 2012 – 36,299 miles
  • 2011 – 34,038 miles
  • 2010 – 32,505 miles
  • 2009 – 31,706 miles
  • 2008 – 29,485 miles
  • 2007 – 25,046 miles
  • 2006 – 20,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,420 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,420 miles (+2,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,420 miles
    Test number
    385756396736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,647 miles (+2,611)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    320610053949
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,036 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,036 miles
    Test number
    169320623064
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass68,724 miles (+1,590)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    792279434667
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,134 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    116905314158
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner Edges

  6. Pass65,539 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    368756135358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail65,538 miles (+369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    729181051488
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,169 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    841659945423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,156 miles (+7,702)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,156 miles
    Test number
    536738169868
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass51,454 miles (+1,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,454 miles
    Test number
    173335053985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  11. Pass49,465 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,465 miles
    Test number
    898184809733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,455 miles (+3,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    799384004361
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,763 miles (+3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    214081246523
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty

  14. Pass42,050 miles (+3,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    177848195453
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin is corroded.

  15. Pass39,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,037 miles
    Test number
    607188594088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,037 miles (+1,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,037 miles
    Test number
    935978994003
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,865 miles (+1,566)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    766263713197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusty but not blowing

  18. Pass36,299 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,299 miles
    Test number
    569195222168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass34,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    358406411165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,038 miles (+1,533)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    478406711198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass32,505 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    944011920183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    272146229438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,706 miles (+2,221)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    163882729156
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  24. Pass29,485 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    624462318112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,046 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    182161127180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    613669126132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT02 ZTH

Does LT02 ZTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT02 ZTH is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT02 ZTH?
The MOT on LT02 ZTH is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT02 ZTH done?
LT02 ZTH was recorded at 75,420 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 2,768 miles a year.
Has LT02 ZTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 ZTH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LT02 ZTH 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 ZTH find?
LT02 ZTH passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded osr and nsr.

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