Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LC52 BJVMOT history
LC52 BJV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 135,068 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC52 BJV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC52 BJV was last recorded at 135,068 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 5,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,770 miles · 15 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,298 miles
- Average per year
- 6,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,068 miles
- 2023 – 129,770 miles
- 2022 – 125,054 miles
- 2021 – 120,464 miles
- 2020 – 113,773 miles
- 2019 – 98,146 miles
- 2018 – 83,841 miles
- 2017 – 74,385 miles
- 2016 – 62,011 miles
- 2015 – 59,620 miles
- 2014 – 56,242 miles
- 2013 – 50,304 miles
- 2012 – 43,332 miles
- 2011 – 37,922 miles
- 2010 – 30,958 miles
- 2009 – 27,393 miles
- 2008 – 23,245 miles
- 2007 – 21,202 miles
- 2006 – 18,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,068 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,068 miles (+5,298)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,068 miles
- Test number
- 762595487300
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 129,770 miles
- Test number
- 262595883846
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,770 miles (+4,716)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,770 miles
- Test number
- 808062779926
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,054 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,054 miles
- Test number
- 731281170916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,045 miles (+4,581)1 dangerous5 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,045 miles
- Test number
- 246173480436
- DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReversing lamps staying on
Pass120,464 miles (+6,691)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 120,464 miles
- Test number
- 878750480063
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust section corroded
Pass113,773 miles (+585)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,773 miles
- Test number
- 864621963940
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Fail113,188 miles (+15,042)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,188 miles
- Test number
- 965250835274
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass98,146 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,146 miles
- Test number
- 613480887108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,129 miles (+14,288)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,129 miles
- Test number
- 938019902852
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass83,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,841 miles
- Test number
- 456449349143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,481 miles (+9,096)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,481 miles
- Test number
- 382759822435
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Pass74,385 miles (+12,374)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,385 miles
- Test number
- 268877656797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,011 miles
- Test number
- 921261351295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,011 miles (+2,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,011 miles
- Test number
- 748432436296
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,620 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,620 miles
- Test number
- 927809655168
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail59,620 miles (+3,378)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,620 miles
- Test number
- 416707155194
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass56,242 miles (+5,938)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,242 miles
- Test number
- 625141304312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,304 miles (+6,972)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 50,304 miles
- Test number
- 245445093268
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear
- NoteOffside front wiper poor (aero deck blades fitted)
Pass43,332 miles (+5,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,332 miles
- Test number
- 137247682224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,922 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 37,922 miles
- Test number
- 516954501390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,958 miles (+3,565)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,958 miles
- Test number
- 323962700361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,393 miles
- Test number
- 732507909347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,393 miles (+4,148)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,393 miles
- Test number
- 320186909307
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,245 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 23,245 miles
- Test number
- 960778998298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,202 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 21,202 miles
- Test number
- 712350707349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,490 miles
- Test number
- 300286106341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,490 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,490 miles
- Test number
- 851925606305
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Questions about LC52 BJV
- Does LC52 BJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC52 BJV expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC52 BJV?
- The MOT on LC52 BJV expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC52 BJV done?
- LC52 BJV was recorded at 135,068 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
- Has LC52 BJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC52 BJV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC52 BJV 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 BJV find?
- LC52 BJV passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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