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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 JXYMOT history

LB52 JXY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,546 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 JXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 JXY was last recorded at 84,546 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,819 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,727 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,546 miles
  • 2025 – 80,819 miles
  • 2024 – 65,078 miles
  • 2023 – 57,587 miles
  • 2022 – 55,261 miles
  • 2020 – 55,259 miles
  • 2019 – 54,578 miles
  • 2018 – 53,036 miles
  • 2017 – 51,597 miles
  • 2016 – 49,251 miles
  • 2014 – 42,512 miles
  • 2013 – 38,056 miles
  • 2012 – 35,195 miles
  • 2011 – 32,711 miles
  • 2010 – 29,385 miles
  • 2009 – 25,516 miles
  • 2008 – 21,121 miles
  • 2007 – 15,409 miles
  • 2006 – 11,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inside edge and close to legal limit appx 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted, O/s/r brake disc excessively pitted but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,546 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    142770411476
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inside edge and close to legal limit appx 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted, O/s/r brake disc excessively pitted but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail84,546 miles (+3,727)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    955938865365
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f anti-role linkage upper dust cover split no long preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inside edge and close to legal limit appx 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted, O/s/r brake disc excessively pitted but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,819 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    965774031389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,817 miles (+15,739)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    399454328375
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,078 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    269044230389
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail65,078 miles (+7,491)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    213992034740
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,587 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    189824144841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass55,261 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    600320582923
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar D bush's slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    807459655632
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail55,259 miles (+681)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    723065998029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass54,578 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,578 miles
    Test number
    578029771211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,550 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,550 miles
    Test number
    522909487901
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass53,036 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    197151588911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front link arm ball joint has slight play

  14. Pass51,597 miles (+2,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    641156483154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    262403863776
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  16. Fail49,251 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    760794434769
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    448507915014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,512 miles (+4,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    835061234080
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass38,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    277865323043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,056 miles (+2,861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    576055523019
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,195 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    238459142062
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail35,195 miles (+2,484)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    179079942004
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass32,711 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    966550251023
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWear o/s front tyre

  24. Fail32,693 miles (+3,308)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,693 miles
    Test number
    725899141002
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWear o/s front tyre

  25. Pass29,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    130826740461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,385 miles (+3,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    104003440046
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass25,516 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,516 miles
    Test number
    413032849073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,121 miles
    Test number
    454993028004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,121 miles (+5,712)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,121 miles
    Test number
    811013028097
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size 185/60 r14 82t

  30. Pass15,409 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,409 miles
    Test number
    674428907083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass11,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,987 miles
    Test number
    210678116046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 JXY

Does LB52 JXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 JXY is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 JXY?
The MOT on LB52 JXY is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 JXY done?
LB52 JXY was recorded at 84,546 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has LB52 JXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 JXY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 JXY 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 JXY find?
LB52 JXY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak.; front brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f., and 4 more.

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