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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LB52 URKMOT history

LB52 URK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 132,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
132,387 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 URK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 URK was last recorded at 132,387 miles on 15 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2025: 132,385 miles, lower than 133,764 miles on 14 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,385 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,387 miles
  • 2024 – 133,764 miles
  • 2023 – 116,410 miles
  • 2022 – 111,006 miles
  • 2021 – 102,161 miles
  • 2020 – 97,407 miles
  • 2019 – 92,305 miles
  • 2018 – 89,073 miles
  • 2017 – 83,449 miles
  • 2015 – 83,448 miles
  • 2014 – 81,808 miles
  • 2013 – 80,806 miles
  • 2012 – 76,752 miles
  • 2011 – 70,367 miles
  • 2010 – 60,388 miles
  • 2009 – 50,702 miles
  • 2008 – 42,758 miles
  • 2007 – 34,017 miles
  • 2006 – 29,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • Advisory3rd Stop Lamp declared as disconnected
  • AdvisoryEML indicates malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryThe "OVERHEATING" and "VEHICLE WITH WRENCH" warning lights are on, the engine temperature is normal

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine damp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Hand brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/f tyre wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,387 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,387 miles
    Test number
    316857937441
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory3rd Stop Lamp declared as disconnected
    • AdvisoryEML indicates malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryThe "OVERHEATING" and "VEHICLE WITH WRENCH" warning lights are on, the engine temperature is normal

  2. Fail132,385 miles (-1,379)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,385 miles
    Test number
    125965760186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory3rd stop disconnected
    • AdvisoryEML indicates malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  3. Pass133,764 miles (+6,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    414213118049
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low

  4. Fail126,877 miles (+10,467)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    785909444736
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low

  5. Pass116,410 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    476447414629
    • Advisory'engine overheating' warning 'ON'
    • Advisory3rd Stop Lamp disconnected
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail116,410 miles (+262)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    110595862984
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking from the pipe connectors (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Advisory'engine overheating' warning 'ON'
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NUT LOOSE??? (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail116,148 miles (+5,142)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    927994888484
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate light not working

  8. Pass111,006 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,006 miles
    Test number
    146142067034
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar bush worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link has play
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light not working

  9. Fail110,919 miles (+8,758)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    719140118646
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link has play
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light not working

  10. Pass102,161 miles (+4,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    215130668576
    • AdvisoryFont pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre inner low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f head light aim poor

  11. Pass97,407 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    243868938733
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  12. Fail97,264 miles (+4,959)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    143403299010
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower front most bush has play on limit
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  13. Pass92,305 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    130282403865
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    124443542773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,073 miles (+5,624)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    996236401752
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass83,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    644213990015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    460634196319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail83,448 miles (+1,640)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    785979869587
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass81,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    989321764212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,808 miles (+1,002)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    988250564263
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass80,806 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    748543303362
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail80,806 miles (+4,054)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    269833203307
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  23. Pass76,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    499947412481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,752 miles (+6,385)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    249574602339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass70,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    929455011385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail70,367 miles (+9,979)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    415967401456
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass60,388 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    723375990225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  28. Fail60,342 miles (+9,640)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    670727680247
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on

  29. Pass50,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    801199899293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Fail50,702 miles (+7,944)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    382007499231
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  31. Pass42,758 miles (+8,741)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    670698948359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  32. Pass34,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,017 miles
    Test number
    442929737348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Fail34,016 miles (+4,916)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    341699637327
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOuter sidewall, offside rear tyre perishing

  34. Pass29,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    462298716403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 URK

Does LB52 URK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 URK expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 URK?
The MOT on LB52 URK expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 URK done?
LB52 URK was recorded at 132,387 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LB52 URK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 URK has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 URK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 URK find?
LB52 URK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; 3rd stop lamp declared as disconnected; eml indicates malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st july 2003, and 6 more.

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