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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LB52 BFPMOT history

LB52 BFP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,139 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BFP was last recorded at 65,139 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,078 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,061 miles
Average per year
2,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,139 miles
  • 2024 – 59,078 miles
  • 2023 – 48,151 miles
  • 2022 – 47,085 miles
  • 2021 – 45,307 miles
  • 2020 – 43,766 miles
  • 2019 – 42,123 miles
  • 2018 – 39,558 miles
  • 2017 – 36,912 miles
  • 2016 – 34,524 miles
  • 2015 – 32,373 miles
  • 2014 – 29,970 miles
  • 2013 – 28,062 miles
  • 2012 – 26,007 miles
  • 2011 – 23,291 miles
  • 2010 – 20,919 miles
  • 2009 – 18,916 miles
  • 2008 – 16,523 miles
  • 2007 – 14,200 miles
  • 2006 – 10,951 miles
  • 2005 – 7,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,139 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,139 miles (+6,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,139 miles
    Test number
    890505399897
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass59,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    592421226193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail59,078 miles (+10,927)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    569902612367
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass48,151 miles (+1,066)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,151 miles
    Test number
    851073842372
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass47,085 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    129322589508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    483576825655
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail45,307 miles (+1,541)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    626640496207
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing some signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass43,766 miles (+1,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    974407278466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates fading

  9. Pass42,123 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    927745216290
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail42,098 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    372424252560
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tyre 2.5mm bold edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, cuts in tread bold edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass39,558 miles (+2,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    288187836795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass36,912 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    926140851220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,524 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    722986568076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,373 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    640200900513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,970 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,970 miles
    Test number
    886483954362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,963 miles (+1,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    708241554367
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass28,062 miles (+2,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    909736243364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

  18. Pass26,007 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,007 miles
    Test number
    465419142442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,291 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    397474151399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,919 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,919 miles
    Test number
    631621130382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,916 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,916 miles
    Test number
    513441049362
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass16,523 miles (+2,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,523 miles
    Test number
    300438948300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE engine management light on

  23. Pass14,200 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,200 miles
    Test number
    173179847320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,951 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,951 miles
    Test number
    400431566458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,851 miles (+3,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,851 miles
    Test number
    481850856438
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass7,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    7,682 miles
    Test number
    491857335313
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB52 BFP

Does LB52 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BFP is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BFP?
The MOT on LB52 BFP is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 BFP done?
LB52 BFP was recorded at 65,139 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
Has LB52 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BFP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 BFP 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 BFP find?
LB52 BFP passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front nail in tyre.

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