Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LB52 URFMOT history
LB52 URF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 97,508 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 URF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 URF was last recorded at 97,508 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,507 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,508 miles
- 2024 – 97,507 miles
- 2023 – 86,590 miles
- 2022 – 80,009 miles
- 2021 – 75,467 miles
- 2020 – 73,528 miles
- 2019 – 69,881 miles
- 2018 – 66,781 miles
- 2017 – 63,652 miles
- 2016 – 60,662 miles
- 2015 – 58,377 miles
- 2014 – 56,885 miles
- 2013 – 52,420 miles
- 2012 – 45,088 miles
- 2011 – 37,186 miles
- 2010 – 35,825 miles
- 2009 – 32,923 miles
- 2008 – 30,018 miles
- 2007 – 27,288 miles
- 2006 – 25,750 miles
- 2005 – 18,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,508 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Reverse lamp inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,508 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,508 miles
- Test number
- 413848364489
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail97,507 miles (+10,917)3 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,507 miles
- Test number
- 164556770038
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass86,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,590 miles
- Test number
- 973292259691
- AdvisoryRev lighr inop
Fail86,588 miles (+6,579)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,588 miles
- Test number
- 801865930507
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRev lighr inop
Pass80,009 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,009 miles
- Test number
- 754993979493
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Fail80,007 miles (+4,540)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,007 miles
- Test number
- 946922056939
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Pass75,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 806471689069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,464 miles (+1,936)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,464 miles
- Test number
- 875488654638
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass73,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 73,528 miles
- Test number
- 705990336965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,524 miles (+3,643)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,524 miles
- Test number
- 124947491575
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass69,881 miles (+3,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 69,881 miles
- Test number
- 631529881683
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,781 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 66,781 miles
- Test number
- 496761428636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,652 miles (+2,990)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,652 miles
- Test number
- 552305684866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,662 miles
- Test number
- 796632098318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,659 miles (+2,282)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,659 miles
- Test number
- 691067778670
- FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass58,377 miles (+1,492)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,377 miles
- Test number
- 435828265135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,885 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,885 miles
- Test number
- 239060974105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,420 miles (+7,332)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,420 miles
- Test number
- 378846863069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,088 miles (+7,902)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 45,088 miles
- Test number
- 757801692083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,186 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 37,186 miles
- Test number
- 196737191055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,825 miles (+2,902)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,825 miles
- Test number
- 344195340436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,923 miles (+2,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,923 miles
- Test number
- 994429339255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,018 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,018 miles
- Test number
- 393621948223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,288 miles (+1,538)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,288 miles
- Test number
- 123286547237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,750 miles (+7,247)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,750 miles
- Test number
- 551445826389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 18,503 miles
- Test number
- 802675715388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB52 URF
- Does LB52 URF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 URF expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 URF?
- The MOT on LB52 URF expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 URF done?
- LB52 URF was recorded at 97,508 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 4,122 miles a year.
- Has LB52 URF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 URF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB52 URF 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 URF find?
- LB52 URF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.
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