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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 GUFMOT history

LB52 GUF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
84,450 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GUF
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
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 GUF was last recorded at 84,450 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,450 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,450 miles
  • 2021 – 77,891 miles
  • 2020 – 73,832 miles
  • 2019 – 71,957 miles
  • 2018 – 67,761 miles
  • 2017 – 64,081 miles
  • 2016 – 61,070 miles
  • 2015 – 57,917 miles
  • 2014 – 54,684 miles
  • 2013 – 51,035 miles
  • 2012 – 46,878 miles
  • 2011 – 42,861 miles
  • 2010 – 38,677 miles
  • 2009 – 34,877 miles
  • 2008 – 31,838 miles
  • 2007 – 28,159 miles
  • 2006 – 22,408 miles
  • 2005 – 16,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine hunting at idle engine covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Eml lamp is on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,450 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    316019146357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine hunting at idle engine covers fitted

  2. Fail84,450 miles (+6,559)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    211384130858
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine hunting at idle engine covers fitted

  3. Pass77,891 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    308553654308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp is on

  4. Fail77,870 miles (+4,038)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    883976221419
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door cant be opened from the inside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp is on

  5. Pass73,832 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,832 miles
    Test number
    290182610090
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail73,832 miles (+1,875)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,832 miles
    Test number
    298939743231
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass71,957 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    642922051052
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,957 miles (+4,196)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    238891363849
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,761 miles (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    264273050935
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail67,697 miles (+3,616)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    343850764099
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp is on

  11. Pass64,081 miles (+3,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    907058095591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass61,070 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    340157906717
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail60,815 miles (+2,898)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    326326142690
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging air freshnars from interior mirror (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated

  14. Pass57,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,917 miles
    Test number
    950605892703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail57,916 miles (+3,232)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    420332845618
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass54,684 miles (+3,649)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,684 miles
    Test number
    825950874213
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner shoulder, very close to cords

  17. Pass51,035 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    178281003338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,878 miles (+4,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    666217392262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,861 miles (+4,184)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    349710301349
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perish

  20. Pass38,677 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    882148590289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,877 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,877 miles
    Test number
    640311509346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,838 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,838 miles
    Test number
    361708698295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,159 miles
    Test number
    901593817380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,159 miles (+5,751)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,159 miles
    Test number
    422223617438
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,408 miles (+5,865)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    423311446309
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass16,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,543 miles
    Test number
    393039145320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,543 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,543 miles
    Test number
    661328045359
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Questions about LB52 GUF

Does LB52 GUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 GUF expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GUF?
The MOT on LB52 GUF expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 GUF done?
LB52 GUF was recorded at 84,450 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 4,026 miles a year.
Has LB52 GUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GUF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 GUF 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 GUF find?
LB52 GUF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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