Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB52 MTUMOT history
LB52 MTU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,620 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 MTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 MTU was last recorded at 106,620 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 106,589 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 4,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,620 miles
- 2025 – 104,303 miles
- 2024 – 100,154 miles
- 2023 – 92,323 miles
- 2022 – 87,293 miles
- 2021 – 84,442 miles
- 2020 – 80,954 miles
- 2019 – 76,295 miles
- 2018 – 72,004 miles
- 2017 – 67,508 miles
- 2016 – 60,278 miles
- 2015 – 52,676 miles
- 2014 – 46,046 miles
- 2013 – 40,346 miles
- 2012 – 32,512 miles
- 2011 – 25,167 miles
- 2010 – 16,534 miles
- 2008 – 14,187 miles
- 2007 – 11,959 miles
- 2006 – 10,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,620 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,620 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,620 miles
- Test number
- 696170901137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,589 miles (+2,286)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,589 miles
- Test number
- 364367155563
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,303 miles (+4,149)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 104,303 miles
- Test number
- 648140630776
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,154 miles (+7,831)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 100,154 miles
- Test number
- 734420772837
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 92,323 miles
- Test number
- 482878030895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,323 miles (+5,030)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,323 miles
- Test number
- 379247894704
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,293 miles (+2,851)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,293 miles
- Test number
- 604274939343
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,442 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 84,442 miles
- Test number
- 266453762159
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail84,442 miles (+3,488)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,442 miles
- Test number
- 406082610630
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass80,954 miles (+4,659)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 80,954 miles
- Test number
- 704311985114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,295 miles (+4,291)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 76,295 miles
- Test number
- 525900694006
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass72,004 miles (+4,496)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,004 miles
- Test number
- 277746387034
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,508 miles (+7,230)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 67,508 miles
- Test number
- 771599048336
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass60,278 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 60,278 miles
- Test number
- 892137767417
- AdvisoryTESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
Fail60,278 miles (+7,602)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,278 miles
- Test number
- 461675513479
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryTESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
Pass52,676 miles (+6,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,676 miles
- Test number
- 605716815096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,046 miles (+5,700)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 46,046 miles
- Test number
- 297755014062
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass40,346 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 40,346 miles
- Test number
- 145271713461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,345 miles (+7,833)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,345 miles
- Test number
- 766540213000
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,512 miles (+7,345)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,512 miles
- Test number
- 738880612016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,167 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,167 miles
- Test number
- 769069311037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,164 miles (+8,630)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,164 miles
- Test number
- 327544311000
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass16,534 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 16,534 miles
- Test number
- 922385210011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,187 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,187 miles
- Test number
- 493267558490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,069 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,069 miles
- Test number
- 581621928093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,959 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 11,959 miles
- Test number
- 873707117029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,957 miles (+1,685)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,957 miles
- Test number
- 983026417026
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass10,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 10,272 miles
- Test number
- 522789216095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 MTU
- Does LB52 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MTU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 MTU?
- The MOT on LB52 MTU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 MTU done?
- LB52 MTU was recorded at 106,620 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,762 miles a year.
- Has LB52 MTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 MTU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 MTU 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 MTU find?
- LB52 MTU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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