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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 LZHMOT history

LB52 LZH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,394 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LZH
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
22 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LZH was last recorded at 101,394 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 19,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,237 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
19,157 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,394 miles
  • 2024 – 82,237 miles
  • 2021 – 81,212 miles
  • 2020 – 77,511 miles
  • 2019 – 74,938 miles
  • 2018 – 70,370 miles
  • 2017 – 66,875 miles
  • 2016 – 64,207 miles
  • 2015 – 60,797 miles
  • 2014 – 56,900 miles
  • 2013 – 52,147 miles
  • 2012 – 48,376 miles
  • 2011 – 42,902 miles
  • 2010 – 39,906 miles
  • 2009 – 35,764 miles
  • 2008 – 32,019 miles
  • 2007 – 25,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,394 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Corrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,394 miles
    Test number
    899157829776
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,394 miles (+19,157)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,394 miles
    Test number
    693217849308
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,237 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    209346160519
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears slight drag (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust

  4. Fail82,237 miles (+1,025)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    698863035141
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears slight drag (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust

  5. Pass81,212 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    252979898724
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of rear sections of exhaust

  6. Fail81,171 miles (+3,660)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,171 miles
    Test number
    838150369405
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most sections of exhaust system

  7. Pass77,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    243615794061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly edged off both edges left hand 2.4mm and 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail77,511 miles (+2,573)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    662331121933
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly edged off both edges left hand 2.4mm and 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,938 miles (+4,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    823568655219
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage lower pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edging and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on centre joining clamp of exhaust system

  10. Pass70,370 miles (+3,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    595604049312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass66,875 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    721824918262
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisorySlight leak on left hand rear shock absorber

  12. Pass64,207 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    459339171839
    • AdvisoryEngine check lamp on
    • AdvisoryVery slight leak from left hand rear shock absorber

  13. Pass60,797 miles (+48)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    808323105284
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSlight leak from left hand rear shock absorber

  14. Fail60,749 miles (+3,849)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    127606795151
    • DangerousLeft hand front tyre just 1.6 mm
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSlight leak from left hand rear shock absorber

  15. Fail56,900 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    235011814267
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low 1.9 and 2.1 mm
    • NoteLeft hand rear tyre treads lumpy and 2.6 mm

  16. Pass56,900 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    918191814235
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low 1.9 and 2.1 mm
    • NoteLeft hand rear tyre treads lumpy and 2.6 mm

  17. Fail56,892 miles (+4,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,892 miles
    Test number
    859687804294
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass52,147 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    156203403213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,065 miles (+3,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    439696293144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass48,376 miles (+5,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    338998092160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,902 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    378153201495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,897 miles (+2,991)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    478419691117
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass39,906 miles (+4,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    664863510054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn low

  24. Pass35,764 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    573354839087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,019 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    174451458421
    • NoteFront grill and fixing broken

  26. Fail31,989 miles (+6,677)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    314480958048
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront grill and fixing broken

  27. Pass25,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    263812617095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LZH

Does LB52 LZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LZH expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LZH?
The MOT on LB52 LZH expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LZH done?
LB52 LZH was recorded at 101,394 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has LB52 LZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LZH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 LZH 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 LZH find?
LB52 LZH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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