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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 GVCMOT history

LB52 GVC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
137,286 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GVC
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
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 GVC was last recorded at 137,286 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,280 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 137,286 miles
  • 2020 – 128,858 miles
  • 2019 – 119,324 miles
  • 2018 – 97,722 miles
  • 2017 – 78,841 miles
  • 2016 – 76,815 miles
  • 2015 – 73,608 miles
  • 2014 – 70,949 miles
  • 2013 – 67,272 miles
  • 2012 – 63,166 miles
  • 2011 – 59,098 miles
  • 2010 – 44,074 miles
  • 2009 – 35,366 miles
  • 2008 – 24,091 miles
  • 2007 – 17,083 miles
  • 2006 – 14,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,286 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left and right hand tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,286 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    221386682295
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left and right hand tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,280 miles (+8,422)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,280 miles
    Test number
    425283313991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,858 miles
    Test number
    704030948481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail128,858 miles (+9,534)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,858 miles
    Test number
    343788066212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass119,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    464519505629
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,321 miles (+21,599)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    286804942694
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,722 miles (+18,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    968115604143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,841 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    915071282735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,815 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    719005027139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    709382658091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,608 miles (+2,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    343855400114
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass70,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    407901524392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail70,949 miles (+3,677)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    555891724396
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass67,272 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    578516513339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust section very rusty

  15. Fail67,272 miles (+4,106)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    395946113395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear top position lamp not working
    • NoteRear exhaust section very rusty

  16. Pass63,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    488117512382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,166 miles (+4,068)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    926877412361
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    889351421331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,097 miles (+6,347)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,097 miles
    Test number
    699671821306
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,750 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    509555811038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,074 miles (+8,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    194926110469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,366 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    271066129073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,091 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,091 miles
    Test number
    613790818001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,083 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    193338407000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,086 miles
    Test number
    213225906004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 GVC

Does LB52 GVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 GVC expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GVC?
The MOT on LB52 GVC expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 GVC done?
LB52 GVC was recorded at 137,286 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 7,737 miles a year.
Has LB52 GVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GVC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 GVC 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 GVC find?
LB52 GVC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left and right hand tyres worn on inner edges.

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