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2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LC02VTZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 9 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,863 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,125 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,781 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside door mirror slightly damaged
29 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested huge exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside door mirror slightly damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,764 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 7 Jun 20261 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,076 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust outer casing rough
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust outer casing rough
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,397 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,481 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
24 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,562 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,513 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,513 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,761 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,761 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 7 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,749 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 7 Jun 202626 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,751 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,266 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 7 Jun 202620 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,266 MI
7 Jun 20269 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,217 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 7 Jun 20269 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
14 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,396 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 7 Jun 202619 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,928 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2007 7 Jun 202619 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,928 MI
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LC02VTZ was registered on 2002-05-31
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