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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 FYFMOT history

LB52 FYF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
140,473 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FYF was last recorded at 140,473 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 6,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,144 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,329 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,473 miles
  • 2021 – 134,144 miles
  • 2020 – 129,069 miles
  • 2019 – 123,486 miles
  • 2018 – 119,505 miles
  • 2017 – 99,896 miles
  • 2016 – 84,951 miles
  • 2015 – 73,068 miles
  • 2013 – 62,826 miles
  • 2012 – 51,347 miles
  • 2011 – 46,929 miles
  • 2010 – 42,002 miles
  • 2009 – 32,870 miles
  • 2008 – 24,619 miles
  • 2007 – 23,822 miles
  • 2006 – 21,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,473 miles
    Test number
    890659649187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,473 miles (+6,329)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,473 miles
    Test number
    496104409171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,144 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,144 miles
    Test number
    732507283418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail134,140 miles (+5,071)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,140 miles
    Test number
    930574172433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass129,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,069 miles
    Test number
    370075087414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail129,069 miles (+5,583)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,069 miles
    Test number
    898726605058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass123,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    231596242732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,486 miles (+3,981)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    544885152981
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass119,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,505 miles
    Test number
    272119560896
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail119,505 miles (+19,609)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,505 miles
    Test number
    279732275192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass99,896 miles (+399)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    109593022773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiperblade split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroding

  12. Fail99,497 miles (+14,546)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,497 miles
    Test number
    614463108405
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiperblade split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroding

  13. Pass84,951 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    838323155282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft cv gaiter weakening
    • AdvisoryRear number plate fading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped both zones

  14. Fail84,951 miles (+11,883)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    227612980270
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft cv gaiter weakening
    • AdvisoryRear number plate fading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped both zones

  15. Fail73,068 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    799902565079
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass73,068 miles (+10,242)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    928412565095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  17. Pass62,826 miles (+11,479)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    567253033363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  18. Fail51,347 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    745642872153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight perish to offside rear tyre

  19. Pass51,347 miles (+4,418)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    955352972133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight perish to offside rear tyre

  20. Pass46,929 miles (+4,927)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    576752851123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT PERISH TO OSR TYRE SIDEWALL.

  21. Pass42,002 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    340054230115
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

  22. Fail42,002 miles (+9,132)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    352253630153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

  23. Pass32,870 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    471272269095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,619 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    330267718164
    • NoteN.s headlamp aim at minimum height limit.
    • NoteN.s rear amber indicator lamp bulb becoming pale.
    • NoteO.s headlamp aim at minimum height limit.
    • NoteOme front number plate fastener slightly loose.

  25. Fail24,619 miles (+797)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    773187118177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteN.s headlamp aim at minimum height limit.
    • NoteN.s rear amber indicator lamp bulb becoming pale.
    • NoteO.s headlamp aim at minimum height limit.
    • NoteOme front number plate fastener slightly loose.

  26. Pass23,822 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    463776007196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,910 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,910 miles
    Test number
    103374526113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,887 miles
    Test number
    640755826069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail20,887 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,887 miles
    Test number
    123794426462
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LB52 FYF

Does LB52 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FYF expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FYF?
The MOT on LB52 FYF expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FYF done?
LB52 FYF was recorded at 140,473 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has LB52 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FYF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 FYF 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 FYF find?
LB52 FYF passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush.

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