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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 LVYMOT history

LB52 LVY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
67,906 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LVY was last recorded at 67,906 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 6,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,713 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,193 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,906 miles
  • 2023 – 61,713 miles
  • 2022 – 56,054 miles
  • 2020 – 55,005 miles
  • 2019 – 51,698 miles
  • 2018 – 51,661 miles
  • 2016 – 47,101 miles
  • 2015 – 40,900 miles
  • 2014 – 38,981 miles
  • 2013 – 37,144 miles
  • 2012 – 36,133 miles
  • 2011 – 34,903 miles
  • 2010 – 33,238 miles
  • 2009 – 31,806 miles
  • 2008 – 28,965 miles
  • 2007 – 23,407 miles
  • 2006 – 13,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    431920853173
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,906 miles (+6,193)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    934087416723
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,713 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    538821770397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,054 miles (+1,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    629230703585
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    341280934057
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,005 miles (+3,307)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    270851391673
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass51,698 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    655897843405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,697 miles (+36)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,697 miles
    Test number
    464983750040
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,661 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    662559659085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,101 miles (+6,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,101 miles
    Test number
    697422945048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass40,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    246898585315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,900 miles (+1,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    887455639122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass38,981 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    796450874255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    727614863202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,144 miles (+1,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    399814063425
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass36,133 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    479138952264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,903 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,903 miles
    Test number
    316600061483
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass33,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    883556650200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,238 miles (+1,432)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    132906250242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass31,806 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,806 miles
    Test number
    464039629270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,965 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,965 miles
    Test number
    323094158438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,407 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,407 miles
    Test number
    673544857283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,220 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    934049027194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    124596856471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 LVY

Does LB52 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LVY expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LVY?
The MOT on LB52 LVY expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LVY done?
LB52 LVY was recorded at 67,906 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has LB52 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LVY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 LVY 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 LVY find?
LB52 LVY passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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