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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LU02 ACOMOT history

LU02 ACO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2021 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LU02 ACO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2021
Mileage
87,730 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 ACO
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
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU02 ACO was last recorded at 87,730 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 9,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,286 miles · 24 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
9,444 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,730 miles
  • 2020 – 78,286 miles
  • 2019 – 72,276 miles
  • 2018 – 67,949 miles
  • 2017 – 60,577 miles
  • 2016 – 54,854 miles
  • 2015 – 53,332 miles
  • 2013 – 49,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,730 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside is a steel rim (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Low brake effort
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,730 miles (+9,444)17 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    464483871379
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside is a steel rim (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Low brake effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,286 miles (+6,010)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    225078046394
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass72,276 miles (+4,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    691803939169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    217792128609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,949 miles (+7,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    813345575746
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  6. Pass60,577 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    848039865382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail60,571 miles (+5,717)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    375940223850
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass54,854 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    626570379267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer portion bald (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass53,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    599510705197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail53,332 miles (+3,838)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    337479695038
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass49,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    379428323236
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow in retracting

  12. Fail49,494 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    918857023292
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteDash warning lamp on
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow in retracting

Questions about LU02 ACO

Does LU02 ACO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU02 ACO expired on 25 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU02 ACO?
The MOT on LU02 ACO expired on 25 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU02 ACO done?
LU02 ACO was recorded at 87,730 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has LU02 ACO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 ACO has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LU02 ACO 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 LU02 ACO find?
LU02 ACO failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 17 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 21 more.

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