Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 FXXMOT history

LB52 FXX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,956 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB52 FXX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FXX was last recorded at 97,956 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,928 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,956 miles
  • 2025 – 97,928 miles
  • 2024 – 95,235 miles
  • 2023 – 94,343 miles
  • 2022 – 93,667 miles
  • 2021 – 93,182 miles
  • 2020 – 92,291 miles
  • 2019 – 90,937 miles
  • 2018 – 88,144 miles
  • 2017 – 85,815 miles
  • 2016 – 82,836 miles
  • 2015 – 80,125 miles
  • 2014 – 76,583 miles
  • 2013 – 74,812 miles
  • 2012 – 73,433 miles
  • 2011 – 70,731 miles
  • 2010 – 59,725 miles
  • 2009 – 48,985 miles
  • 2007 – 38,315 miles
  • 2006 – 25,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,956 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,956 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    196329559643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,928 miles (+2,693)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    612366432186
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,235 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    440399020997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,205 miles (+862)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    954904098516
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,343 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    775613502884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,667 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    376671727341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,182 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    467525176654
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer cover

  8. Pass92,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    725493838319
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil minimum level

  9. Fail92,291 miles (+1,354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    385615882501
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil minimum level

  10. Pass90,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    707935438293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail90,937 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    157837768262
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass88,144 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    287869684086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,815 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    302050851703
    • 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)

  14. Pass82,836 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    607902714648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,125 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    697999275092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,891 miles (+3,308)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    555595865085
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Perished but not showing cords

  17. Pass76,583 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    397595284046
    • 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)

  18. Pass74,812 miles (+1,379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    328381953057
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges of the tread.
    • NoteExhaust system getting very rusted.

  19. Pass73,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    675462052029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,433 miles (+2,702)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    749532452001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass70,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    439854621068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,731 miles (+11,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    695974021038
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass59,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    260023620025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail59,725 miles (+10,740)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    541973220047
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail48,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    792585909046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,985 miles (+10,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    850555809014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,315 miles (+8,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    314218347317
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on outer edge, near legal limit

  28. Pass30,110 miles (+4,903)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    293376547019
    • NoteHandbrake has quite a lot of travel
    • NoteRear bushes in both front lower suspension arms starting to split

  29. Pass25,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    173214626462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FXX

Does LB52 FXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FXX is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FXX?
The MOT on LB52 FXX is valid until 1 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 FXX done?
LB52 FXX was recorded at 97,956 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has LB52 FXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FXX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 FXX 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 FXX find?
LB52 FXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB52F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.