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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 LVTMOT history

LB52 LVT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,395 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LVT was last recorded at 90,395 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,937 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,458 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,395 miles
  • 2025 – 88,937 miles
  • 2024 – 87,113 miles
  • 2023 – 84,787 miles
  • 2022 – 82,909 miles
  • 2021 – 80,449 miles
  • 2020 – 78,164 miles
  • 2019 – 74,084 miles
  • 2018 – 71,024 miles
  • 2017 – 66,914 miles
  • 2016 – 63,444 miles
  • 2015 – 59,707 miles
  • 2014 – 56,301 miles
  • 2013 – 53,118 miles
  • 2012 – 48,350 miles
  • 2011 – 44,134 miles
  • 2010 – 35,950 miles
  • 2009 – 32,073 miles
  • 2008 – 27,928 miles
  • 2007 – 22,973 miles
  • 2006 – 16,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv boot slight weep
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve bunched
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 axle beam bushes slightly perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Reverse lights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight blow flexible exhaust front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,395 miles (+1,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    882307276911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv boot slight weep
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve bunched
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass88,937 miles (+1,824)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    535182565978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight weep
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer covering slightly bunched (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slightly perished

  3. Pass87,113 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    303176033376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass84,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    591036950628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,787 miles (+1,878)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    470679480955
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,909 miles (+2,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    404346259579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished old -8years
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,449 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    645419042450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    149836673135
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail78,164 miles (+4,080)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    399953828206
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    612831270280
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight blow flexible exhaust front pipe

  11. Fail74,084 miles (+3,060)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    886882868787
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop
    • AdvisorySlight blow flexible exhaust front pipe

  12. Pass71,024 miles (+4,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    179663575364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,914 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    821670102588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,444 miles (+3,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    968471466432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 78% worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndersides of vehicle covered unable to inspect some components

  15. Pass59,707 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    958656415076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,301 miles (+3,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    866014134007
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface rust on rear suspension beam

  17. Pass53,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    208515533099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,118 miles (+4,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    885292333043
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass48,350 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    356307812001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,347 miles (+4,213)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    169786012040
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass44,134 miles (+8,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    929244921066
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass35,950 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    294088520095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    923150039031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,073 miles (+4,145)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    800920539066
    • DangerousCentre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  25. Pass27,928 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    931408828012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,973 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    634219617003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,949 miles
    Test number
    530324836006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LVT

Does LB52 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LVT is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LVT?
The MOT on LB52 LVT is valid until 24 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 LVT done?
LB52 LVT was recorded at 90,395 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has LB52 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LVT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 LVT 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 LVT find?
LB52 LVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer cv boot slight weep, and 2 more.

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