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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB52 AXTMOT history

LB52 AXT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,723 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AXT was last recorded at 79,723 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,883 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,840 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,723 miles
  • 2025 – 73,883 miles
  • 2024 – 71,635 miles
  • 2023 – 71,267 miles
  • 2022 – 62,044 miles
  • 2021 – 51,750 miles
  • 2020 – 42,809 miles
  • 2019 – 42,092 miles
  • 2018 – 40,556 miles
  • 2017 – 38,440 miles
  • 2016 – 34,767 miles
  • 2015 – 29,718 miles
  • 2014 – 23,314 miles
  • 2013 – 19,481 miles
  • 2012 – 16,894 miles
  • 2011 – 16,571 miles
  • 2010 – 15,462 miles
  • 2009 – 14,063 miles
  • 2008 – 13,219 miles
  • 2006 – 10,319 miles
  • 2005 – 7,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,723 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    271219686383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass73,883 miles (+2,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    798639515535
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass71,635 miles (+368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    747340148196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass71,267 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    821461231312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,235 miles (+9,191)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    392699488840
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,044 miles (+10,294)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,044 miles
    Test number
    245901689897
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,750 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    721983612557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,601 miles (+8,792)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    241338720062
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    932951214011
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail42,803 miles (+711)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    937995022226
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,092 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    241051026313
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail42,092 miles (+1,536)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    850206549302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass40,556 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,556 miles
    Test number
    337350158450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    613947585008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,440 miles (+3,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    403776872602
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass34,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    875519593736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,767 miles (+5,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    630116687732
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside AND offside (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,718 miles (+6,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,718 miles
    Test number
    196295255123
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail23,314 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,314 miles
    Test number
    679155954195
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine Management light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass23,314 miles (+3,833)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,314 miles
    Test number
    925085154164
    • NoteEngine Management light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass19,481 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,481 miles
    Test number
    385890743133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,894 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,894 miles
    Test number
    419496642104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,571 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    868435971148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,462 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    321623270198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,063 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,063 miles
    Test number
    663838169165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,219 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,219 miles
    Test number
    213168978102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,319 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    761312046358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    7,884 miles
    Test number
    460369235471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AXT

Does LB52 AXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AXT is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AXT?
The MOT on LB52 AXT is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AXT done?
LB52 AXT was recorded at 79,723 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has LB52 AXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AXT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 AXT 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 AXT find?
LB52 AXT passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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