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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LC52 BGZMOT history

LC52 BGZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

LC52 BGZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
128,545 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 BGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 BGZ was last recorded at 128,545 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 3,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,341 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,204 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,545 miles
  • 2024 – 125,341 miles
  • 2023 – 119,870 miles
  • 2022 – 113,957 miles
  • 2021 – 110,055 miles
  • 2020 – 107,673 miles
  • 2019 – 102,759 miles
  • 2018 – 96,064 miles
  • 2017 – 83,389 miles
  • 2015 – 72,865 miles
  • 2014 – 66,563 miles
  • 2013 – 58,963 miles
  • 2012 – 48,437 miles
  • 2011 – 44,218 miles
  • 2010 – 40,872 miles
  • 2009 – 37,751 miles
  • 2008 – 34,715 miles
  • 2007 – 29,837 miles
  • 2006 – 24,911 miles
  • 2005 – 20,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,545 miles
  • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED.
  • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS LOOSE IN HOUSING.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryREAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT CLASPE COVER MISSING.
  • AdvisorySUSPENSION CORRODING.

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.

  • Front Number plate slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,545 miles (+3,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,545 miles
    Test number
    332022738877
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS LOOSE IN HOUSING.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT CLASPE COVER MISSING.
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION CORRODING.

  2. Pass125,341 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    656015509355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,870 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    586074511663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,957 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    194658117101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,055 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    370713125122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,673 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    912622627340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,759 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    843684213092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,064 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    648524312803
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail96,062 miles (+12,673)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    369672922710
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass83,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    130991054851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,389 miles (+10,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    963418409295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass72,865 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    850664797138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass66,563 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    519989724358
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRemaining coil springs corroding
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges

  14. Fail66,563 miles (+7,600)2 failures1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    327139924374
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteN/s/r side light not working
    • NoteRemaining coil springs corroding
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass58,963 miles (+10,526)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    949487313301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has a broken mounting, but still held securely in place
    • NoteNearside front wishbone (rear) bush has been fitted incorrectly
    • NoteOffside front wishbone (rear) bush has been fitted incorrectly

  16. Pass48,437 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    556709492289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    388474701336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,218 miles (+3,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    506774601341
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Pass40,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    314905400376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,872 miles (+3,121)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    953325800384
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass37,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,751 miles
    Test number
    420110009359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,751 miles (+3,036)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,751 miles
    Test number
    614350209367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass34,715 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    964165718351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,711 miles (+4,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    713550018378
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass29,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    391873507302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,837 miles (+4,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    394690207358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass24,911 miles (+4,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    104673506309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,161 miles
    Test number
    591899205363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 BGZ

Does LC52 BGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 BGZ expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 BGZ?
The MOT on LC52 BGZ expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 BGZ done?
LC52 BGZ was recorded at 128,545 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has LC52 BGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 BGZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LC52 BGZ 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 LC52 BGZ find?
LC52 BGZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipes / hoses corroding.; exhaust corroded.; front brake pads loose in housing., and 3 more.

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