Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LB52 APVMOT history
LB52 APV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 59,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 59,584 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 APV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 APV was last recorded at 59,584 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,531 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,053 miles
- Average per year
- 2,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,584 miles
- 2025 – 58,531 miles
- 2024 – 56,558 miles
- 2023 – 54,831 miles
- 2022 – 52,734 miles
- 2021 – 50,906 miles
- 2020 – 49,103 miles
- 2019 – 46,101 miles
- 2018 – 45,977 miles
- 2017 – 42,396 miles
- 2016 – 38,811 miles
- 2015 – 37,310 miles
- 2014 – 35,831 miles
- 2013 – 31,629 miles
- 2012 – 29,477 miles
- 2011 – 27,636 miles
- 2010 – 25,025 miles
- 2009 – 22,490 miles
- 2008 – 20,720 miles
- 2007 – 18,548 miles
- 2006 – 13,895 miles
- 2005 – 10,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,584 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged
- AdvisoryEmissions only just met
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,584 miles (+1,053)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 59,584 miles
- Test number
- 566583375086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged
- AdvisoryEmissions only just met
Pass58,531 miles (+68)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 58,531 miles
- Test number
- 486475285782
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail58,463 miles (+1,905)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,463 miles
- Test number
- 583574075196
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass56,558 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 56,558 miles
- Test number
- 376371551035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,468 miles (+1,637)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,468 miles
- Test number
- 641423986591
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread inner edge 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 54,831 miles
- Test number
- 386716871014
- 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))
Fail54,831 miles (+2,097)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,831 miles
- Test number
- 849036862785
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
Pass52,734 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 52,734 miles
- Test number
- 121216385603
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,689 miles (+1,783)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,689 miles
- Test number
- 894271074947
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,906 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 50,906 miles
- Test number
- 294258335166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,887 miles (+1,784)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,887 miles
- Test number
- 908860366868
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,103 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,103 miles
- Test number
- 990875860822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,101 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,101 miles
- Test number
- 539953769729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,095 miles (+118)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,095 miles
- Test number
- 279835448624
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fail45,977 miles (+3,581)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,977 miles
- Test number
- 905245235593
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
Pass42,396 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 42,396 miles
- Test number
- 888625696521
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
Fail42,388 miles (+3,577)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,388 miles
- Test number
- 236206695780
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
Pass38,811 miles (+1,501)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 38,811 miles
- Test number
- 907768705896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,310 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,310 miles
- Test number
- 329613523015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,831 miles (+4,202)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 35,831 miles
- Test number
- 879410154333
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
Pass31,629 miles (+2,152)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 31,629 miles
- Test number
- 127568753309
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
Pass29,477 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 29,477 miles
- Test number
- 147964552388
- NoteSlight leak at power steering pipe at rack area
Fail29,476 miles (+1,840)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,476 miles
- Test number
- 825733952338
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight leak at power steering pipe at rack area
Pass27,636 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,636 miles
- Test number
- 109489541335
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail27,636 miles (+2,611)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,636 miles
- Test number
- 726747441372
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,025 miles (+2,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 25,025 miles
- Test number
- 114988140370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,490 miles (+1,770)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 22,490 miles
- Test number
- 442595969384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,720 miles (+2,172)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,720 miles
- Test number
- 274278558343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,548 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 18,548 miles
- Test number
- 910905947336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 13,895 miles
- Test number
- 673779546325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,895 miles (+3,528)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,895 miles
- Test number
- 401499646359
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass10,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 10,367 miles
- Test number
- 262985055310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 APV
- Does LB52 APV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 APV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 APV?
- The MOT on LB52 APV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 APV done?
- LB52 APV was recorded at 59,584 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
- Has LB52 APV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 APV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 APV 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 LB52 APV find?
- LB52 APV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner cv boot weeping; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front mirror damaged, and 1 more.
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