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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC52 TYYMOT history

LC52 TYY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LC52 TYY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 TYY
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
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 TYY was last recorded at 77,954 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,307 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,647 miles
Average per year
3,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,954 miles
  • 2025 – 74,307 miles
  • 2023 – 73,749 miles
  • 2022 – 73,030 miles
  • 2021 – 69,923 miles
  • 2020 – 66,903 miles
  • 2019 – 65,641 miles
  • 2018 – 63,564 miles
  • 2016 – 54,193 miles
  • 2015 – 46,246 miles
  • 2014 – 42,869 miles
  • 2013 – 38,383 miles
  • 2012 – 36,326 miles
  • 2011 – 34,161 miles
  • 2010 – 31,334 miles
  • 2009 – 28,427 miles
  • 2008 – 25,115 miles
  • 2007 – 21,181 miles
  • 2006 – 16,358 miles
  • 2005 – 13,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,954 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,954 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    714404207786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,307 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    368206833711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,749 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    433487478602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass73,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    247132519073
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail73,030 miles (+3,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    474367494989
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,923 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    673639024916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,918 miles (+3,015)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    325473558718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,903 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    588715010344
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,893 miles (+1,252)3 major3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    547619041403
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    350124216479
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail65,641 miles (+2,077)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    486463255335
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished

  12. Pass63,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    915575566458
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn edges and perished

  13. Fail63,564 miles (+9,371)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    640569056412
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn edges and perished

  14. Pass54,193 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,193 miles
    Test number
    532902910629
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Fail54,187 miles (+7,941)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    827409688596
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEpc light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear 1.6-2mm
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass46,246 miles (+3,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    945437511706
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass42,869 miles (+4,486)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    716847314315
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteRear brake pads very low
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass38,383 miles (+2,057)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    319018413309
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  19. Pass36,326 miles (+2,165)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    587847612325
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Pass34,161 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    809714331358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail34,161 miles (+2,827)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    496754831474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass31,334 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    603212120382
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  23. Fail31,334 miles (+2,907)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    830431620331
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  24. Pass28,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    241177919337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear upper side light not working

  25. Fail28,427 miles (+3,312)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    500317319355
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear upper side light not working

  26. Pass25,115 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    894375628372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass21,181 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,181 miles
    Test number
    300496227300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,358 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,358 miles
    Test number
    153584636377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    262359135372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail13,403 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    234746235303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LC52 TYY

Does LC52 TYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 TYY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 TYY?
The MOT on LC52 TYY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 TYY done?
LC52 TYY was recorded at 77,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,184 miles a year.
Has LC52 TYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 TYY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 TYY 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 TYY find?
LC52 TYY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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