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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB52 UUPMOT history

LB52 UUP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,119 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UUP was last recorded at 101,119 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,435 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,119 miles
  • 2024 – 97,435 miles
  • 2023 – 94,597 miles
  • 2022 – 92,925 miles
  • 2021 – 91,447 miles
  • 2020 – 89,887 miles
  • 2019 – 88,868 miles
  • 2018 – 86,753 miles
  • 2017 – 84,575 miles
  • 2016 – 82,746 miles
  • 2015 – 80,190 miles
  • 2014 – 75,579 miles
  • 2013 – 74,901 miles
  • 2012 – 72,392 miles
  • 2011 – 67,603 miles
  • 2010 – 60,988 miles
  • 2009 – 56,462 miles
  • 2008 – 52,163 miles
  • 2007 – 41,477 miles
  • 2006 – 33,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust corroded and slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,119 miles (+3,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    362430140247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,435 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    172216279629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    921267544211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,597 miles (+1,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    319013784851
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass92,925 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    270391508904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn low

  6. Pass91,447 miles (+1,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    152256354304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,887 miles (+1,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    524739603632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn LOW

  8. Pass88,868 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    752083163144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    276818253622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,753 miles (+2,178)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    682360470961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,575 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    352362855740
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight blow

  12. Pass82,746 miles (+2,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    744795806659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass80,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    428828469030
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight leak

  14. Fail80,190 miles (+4,611)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    877825439483
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight leak

  15. Pass75,579 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    369912804365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions just in limits
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  16. Fail75,579 miles (+678)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    937047594279
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  17. Pass74,901 miles (+2,509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    688182493283
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  18. Pass72,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    296790502343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,392 miles (+4,789)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    449114692279
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass67,603 miles (+6,615)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,603 miles
    Test number
    515071301382
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront sidelights dim
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished

  21. Pass60,988 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    660121800356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass58,451 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    160715930046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    941247099128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,462 miles (+626)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    812318789115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1 section of high/level brakelight not working

  25. Pass55,836 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    353381069060
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteFront shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  26. Fail55,836 miles (+3,673)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    922668059029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteFront shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NotePassengers mirror glass damaged

  27. Pass52,163 miles (+10,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    644023358030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside

  28. Pass41,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    114807757095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,477 miles (+7,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    173497857425
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass33,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,689 miles
    Test number
    431187636032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UUP

Does LB52 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UUP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UUP?
The MOT on LB52 UUP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UUP done?
LB52 UUP was recorded at 101,119 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has LB52 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UUP has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 UUP 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 UUP find?
LB52 UUP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre inner edge worn low; offside front tyre inner edge worn low; oil leak, but not excessive.

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