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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 GVJMOT history

LB52 GVJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,562 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GVJ
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 valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 GVJ was last recorded at 60,562 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,397 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,562 miles
  • 2025 – 60,397 miles
  • 2024 – 60,143 miles
  • 2023 – 59,591 miles
  • 2022 – 58,601 miles
  • 2021 – 57,288 miles
  • 2020 – 56,464 miles
  • 2019 – 55,749 miles
  • 2018 – 54,481 miles
  • 2017 – 52,869 miles
  • 2016 – 51,437 miles
  • 2015 – 49,323 miles
  • 2014 – 47,422 miles
  • 2013 – 44,884 miles
  • 2012 – 41,826 miles
  • 2011 – 37,018 miles
  • 2010 – 34,131 miles
  • 2009 – 30,294 miles
  • 2008 – 25,380 miles
  • 2007 – 20,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,562 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,562 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    734079670216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,397 miles (+254)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    506199569628
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,143 miles (+552)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    756844366409
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    757086298541
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail59,591 miles (+990)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    847857430758
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,601 miles (+1,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    442367287780
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted

  7. Pass57,288 miles (+824)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    813322152957
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays sills covers fitted

  8. Pass56,464 miles (+715)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    917052351467
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  9. Pass55,749 miles (+1,268)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    971612558868
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass54,481 miles (+1,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    234676115636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass52,869 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    463088019311
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass51,437 miles (+2,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    821626883813
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass49,323 miles (+1,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    661791208648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner treads
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass47,422 miles (+2,538)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    266162954340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass44,884 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    827047843355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
    • NoteRear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail44,884 miles (+3,058)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    867476743356
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
    • NoteRear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass41,826 miles (+2,120)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    846448742364
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass39,706 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    377405802084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,018 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    465917501039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,131 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    482367200075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,294 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,294 miles
    Test number
    614938309038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,380 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    112389308092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,527 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,527 miles
    Test number
    164068007400
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass20,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,527 miles
    Test number
    943898207042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 GVJ

Does LB52 GVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 GVJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GVJ?
The MOT on LB52 GVJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 GVJ done?
LB52 GVJ was recorded at 60,562 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has LB52 GVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GVJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 GVJ 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 GVJ find?
LB52 GVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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