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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC52 CGXMOT history

LC52 CGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LC52 CGX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,146 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 CGX
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
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 CGX was last recorded at 75,146 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,145 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,146 miles
  • 2024 – 69,920 miles
  • 2023 – 66,246 miles
  • 2022 – 63,228 miles
  • 2020 – 61,361 miles
  • 2019 – 59,439 miles
  • 2018 – 57,685 miles
  • 2017 – 54,406 miles
  • 2016 – 51,300 miles
  • 2015 – 47,814 miles
  • 2014 – 40,996 miles
  • 2012 – 34,849 miles
  • 2011 – 32,682 miles
  • 2010 – 30,177 miles
  • 2009 – 25,311 miles
  • 2008 – 21,424 miles
  • 2007 – 20,875 miles
  • 2006 – 17,708 miles
  • 2005 – 13,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Both Coil spring showing signs of Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated and Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,146 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    892340645506
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail75,145 miles (+5,225)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    610398351442
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,920 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    888772365040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Both Coil spring showing signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Deteriorated and Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,919 miles (+3,673)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    602069707878
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Both Coil spring showing signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Deteriorated and Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,246 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    380566037457
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R shock showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

  6. Fail66,234 miles (+3,006)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,234 miles
    Test number
    187349806873
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R shock showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

  7. Pass63,228 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    374003211519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,361 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    710133299160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,352 miles (+1,913)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    748092615497
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass59,439 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    297403783397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner tyrewall small cuts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,685 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    682582148644
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusted

  12. Fail57,685 miles (+3,279)1 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    587374592990
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusted

  13. Pass54,406 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    645900790633
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to undersides

  14. Pass51,300 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    880359139525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,298 miles (+3,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    675563036155
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass47,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    178400415220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,814 miles (+6,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    975848405273
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass40,996 miles (+6,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    979619604294
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on shoulders

  19. Pass34,849 miles (+2,167)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    826515422337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

  20. Pass32,682 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,682 miles
    Test number
    837695321392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs liped
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges bald

  21. Fail32,682 miles (+2,505)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,682 miles
    Test number
    968025421319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs liped
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges bald

  22. Pass30,177 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    184258800370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    490623809454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,311 miles (+3,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    743323209366
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass21,424 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    213352228365
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass20,875 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,875 miles
    Test number
    433476617418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,708 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,708 miles
    Test number
    724584526371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass13,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,086 miles
    Test number
    320355925316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 CGX

Does LC52 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 CGX expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 CGX?
The MOT on LC52 CGX expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 CGX done?
LC52 CGX was recorded at 75,146 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has LC52 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 CGX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC52 CGX 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 CGX find?
LC52 CGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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