Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LX02 RNUMOT history
LX02 RNU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,988 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX02 RNU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX02 RNU was last recorded at 75,988 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,892 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 96 miles
- Average per year
- 2,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,988 miles
- 2025 – 75,892 miles
- 2024 – 71,076 miles
- 2023 – 68,778 miles
- 2022 – 60,918 miles
- 2021 – 58,030 miles
- 2020 – 52,647 miles
- 2019 – 47,552 miles
- 2018 – 47,417 miles
- 2017 – 41,808 miles
- 2016 – 40,922 miles
- 2015 – 39,887 miles
- 2014 – 37,601 miles
- 2013 – 36,584 miles
- 2012 – 33,610 miles
- 2011 – 31,533 miles
- 2010 – 29,501 miles
- 2009 – 27,899 miles
- 2008 – 25,662 miles
- 2007 – 19,171 miles
- 2006 – 15,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,988 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box in poor condition
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,988 miles (+96)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,988 miles
- Test number
- 374086508061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box in poor condition
Fail75,892 miles (+4,816)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,892 miles
- Test number
- 973283793344
- MajorExhaust system insecure Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,076 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,076 miles
- Test number
- 461772346374
- MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,076 miles (+2,298)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,076 miles
- Test number
- 471779568855
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,778 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 68,778 miles
- Test number
- 172142039058
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light n/w slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe
- AdvisoryNote engine management light on
Fail68,778 miles (+7,860)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,778 miles
- Test number
- 554802907569
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light n/w slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe oil filter leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNote engine management light on
Pass60,918 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 60,918 miles
- Test number
- 506021752736
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail60,918 miles (+2,888)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,918 miles
- Test number
- 306660487709
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,030 miles (+5,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 58,030 miles
- Test number
- 614077149423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass52,647 miles (+5,095)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 52,647 miles
- Test number
- 301410006757
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass47,552 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 47,552 miles
- Test number
- 328812882390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 47,417 miles
- Test number
- 350083031120
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail47,417 miles (+5,609)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,417 miles
- Test number
- 408011532110
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass41,808 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 41,808 miles
- Test number
- 239007928783
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fail41,808 miles (+886)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,808 miles
- Test number
- 637453447474
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass40,922 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 40,922 miles
- Test number
- 569548064443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,887 miles (+2,286)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,887 miles
- Test number
- 676198225093
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread
- NoteOil leak
Pass37,601 miles (+1,017)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 37,601 miles
- Test number
- 916057424099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,584 miles (+2,974)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 36,584 miles
- Test number
- 666563323099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,610 miles (+2,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 33,610 miles
- Test number
- 177673022012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,533 miles (+2,032)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,533 miles
- Test number
- 827523151051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,501 miles (+1,602)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 29,501 miles
- Test number
- 210414380094
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCracks both rear tyres
Pass27,899 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,899 miles
- Test number
- 152816499430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,662 miles
- Test number
- 191707358005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,662 miles (+6,491)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,662 miles
- Test number
- 280647358045
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail19,171 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,171 miles
- Test number
- 233358857066
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass19,171 miles (+4,132)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,171 miles
- Test number
- 913188757041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,039 miles
- Test number
- 531091666096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX02 RNU
- Does LX02 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 RNU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX02 RNU?
- The MOT on LX02 RNU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX02 RNU done?
- LX02 RNU was recorded at 75,988 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,982 miles a year.
- Has LX02 RNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX02 RNU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX02 RNU 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 LX02 RNU find?
- LX02 RNU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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