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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LC52 BHOMOT history

LC52 BHO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

LC52 BHO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
93,136 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 BHO
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
18 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 BHO was last recorded at 93,136 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,159 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,136 miles
  • 2025 – 92,159 miles
  • 2024 – 90,146 miles
  • 2023 – 79,992 miles
  • 2022 – 69,913 miles
  • 2021 – 65,074 miles
  • 2020 – 61,342 miles
  • 2019 – 59,012 miles
  • 2018 – 57,127 miles
  • 2017 – 55,587 miles
  • 2016 – 46,667 miles
  • 2015 – 42,771 miles
  • 2014 – 41,001 miles
  • 2013 – 38,081 miles
  • 2012 – 34,792 miles
  • 2011 – 32,304 miles
  • 2010 – 30,035 miles
  • 2009 – 28,718 miles
  • 2008 – 27,927 miles
  • 2007 – 26,514 miles
  • 2006 – 24,741 miles
  • 2005 – 21,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,136 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle overheating on the middle of the test

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,136 miles (+977)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    93,136 miles
    Test number
    701124704431
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle overheating on the middle of the test
  2. Pass92,159 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    352125860884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,146 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    873946423963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,992 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    476775282800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,913 miles (+4,839)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    612669130378
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass65,074 miles (+3,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    623345184930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,342 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    190448639983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail61,335 miles (+2,323)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    897596684756
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass59,012 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    660164820665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    768312230260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,127 miles (+1,540)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    504278864363
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass55,587 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,587 miles
    Test number
    344931637387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,586 miles (+276)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    741411981831
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Fail55,310 miles (+8,643)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    810042010589
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  15. Pass46,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    485243420790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,667 miles (+3,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    208903595245
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  17. Pass42,771 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    454952581030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,001 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    126464414334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,081 miles (+3,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    325049913329
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  20. Pass34,792 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    646188412316
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass32,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,304 miles
    Test number
    369122911314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,302 miles (+2,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,302 miles
    Test number
    757492911351
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  23. Pass30,035 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    592947700351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,718 miles (+791)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    860787109369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
  25. Pass27,927 miles (+1,413)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,927 miles
    Test number
    982242018341
    • NoteBoth front brake discs noted worn
    • NoteExhaust noted rusty
    • NoteR/o/s tyre noted perished on the outer wall
  26. Pass26,514 miles (+1,773)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,514 miles
    Test number
    730036097227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine running ruff
  27. Pass24,741 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    604751726332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,607 miles
    Test number
    314448415329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC52 BHO

Does LC52 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 BHO is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 BHO?
The MOT on LC52 BHO is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 BHO done?
LC52 BHO was recorded at 93,136 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has LC52 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 BHO has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC52 BHO 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 BHO find?
LC52 BHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, and 2 more.

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