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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 FXSMOT history

LB52 FXS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,982 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FXS was last recorded at 72,982 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 10,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2020: 31,619 miles, lower than 39,619 miles on 2 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,829 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,153 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,982 miles
  • 2024 – 62,829 miles
  • 2023 – 55,695 miles
  • 2022 – 50,815 miles
  • 2021 – 44,609 miles
  • 2020 – 31,619 miles
  • 2019 – 34,261 miles
  • 2018 – 30,997 miles
  • 2017 – 22,503 miles
  • 2016 – 21,937 miles
  • 2015 – 20,626 miles
  • 2014 – 19,157 miles
  • 2013 – 17,464 miles
  • 2012 – 15,873 miles
  • 2011 – 12,862 miles
  • 2010 – 11,989 miles
  • 2009 – 10,132 miles
  • 2008 – 8,503 miles
  • 2007 – 7,443 miles
  • 2006 – 5,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,982 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    739515813420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,978 miles (+10,149)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    480770171474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,829 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    131417450345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail62,656 miles (+6,961)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    975628876400
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass55,695 miles (+4,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    634894141174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,815 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    440015793412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail50,814 miles (+6,205)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    742977191333
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass44,609 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    482823504439
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail44,606 miles (+12,987)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    224421172197
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass31,619 miles (-8,000)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    174493233893
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail39,619 miles (+5,358)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    198062006785
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass34,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    978270431465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail34,261 miles (+3,264)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    594126480360
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass30,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    334986626526
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Fail30,997 miles (+8,494)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    349620417141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  16. Pass22,503 miles (+566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,503 miles
    Test number
    690881028684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated

  17. Pass21,937 miles (+1,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    682311606746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on

  18. Pass20,626 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,626 miles
    Test number
    418495765098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass19,157 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,157 miles
    Test number
    219206674016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass17,464 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    698530083040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail17,455 miles (+1,582)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,455 miles
    Test number
    579749373071
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on

  22. Pass15,873 miles (+3,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    125079582478
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass12,862 miles (+873)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,862 miles
    Test number
    739227171029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass11,989 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,989 miles
    Test number
    524229300296
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass10,132 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,132 miles
    Test number
    632875649231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,503 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,503 miles
    Test number
    153938618299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,443 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,443 miles
    Test number
    201622237225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,819 miles
    Test number
    993696836261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FXS

Does LB52 FXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FXS is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FXS?
The MOT on LB52 FXS is valid until 2 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 FXS done?
LB52 FXS was recorded at 72,982 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has LB52 FXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FXS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 FXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 FXS find?
LB52 FXS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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