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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC52 UESMOT history

LC52 UES is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

LC52 UES grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,596 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 UES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 UES was last recorded at 138,596 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 7,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,877 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,719 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,596 miles
  • 2023 – 130,877 miles
  • 2022 – 121,531 miles
  • 2021 – 115,931 miles
  • 2020 – 100,887 miles
  • 2019 – 90,885 miles
  • 2018 – 79,568 miles
  • 2016 – 69,607 miles
  • 2015 – 64,439 miles
  • 2014 – 59,778 miles
  • 2013 – 56,213 miles
  • 2012 – 50,982 miles
  • 2011 – 46,203 miles
  • 2010 – 40,559 miles
  • 2009 – 32,599 miles
  • 2008 – 27,877 miles
  • 2007 – 24,869 miles
  • 2006 – 21,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,596 miles (+7,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    353519263869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,877 miles (+9,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    873422844497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass121,531 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,531 miles
    Test number
    899933507333
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,531 miles (+5,600)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,531 miles
    Test number
    478549336294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    569666773937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,931 miles (+15,044)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    510190420181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass100,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    637901625795
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail100,887 miles (+10,002)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    504516830332
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass90,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    537683041324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,885 miles (+11,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    108578882762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass79,568 miles (+9,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    269354522642
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass69,607 miles (+5,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    607767786022
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D-bushs(benefit given to presenter) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass64,439 miles (+4,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    156076990614
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S lower wish bone rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/R slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOne o/s/r side light bulb dim

  14. Fail59,778 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    178155164264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront wipers both poor at clearing screen.
    • NotePolyvee belt quite heavily cracked.
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.

  15. Pass59,778 miles (+3,565)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    198605064250
    • NoteFront wipers both poor at clearing screen.
    • NotePolyvee belt quite heavily cracked.
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.

  16. Pass56,213 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    589047763272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,982 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    278111972291
    • NoteFront brake pads are thin.
    • NoteO/s door mirror is in poor condition.

  18. Fail50,975 miles (+4,772)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    237990472205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads are thin.
    • NoteO/s door mirror is in poor condition.

  19. Pass46,203 miles (+15)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    825100171210
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cracked, especially the n/s/r.
    • NoteDriver's door mirror is in poor condition.
    • NoteThe o/s/f tyre is heavily worn on it's inner edge.

  20. Fail46,188 miles (+5,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    309773961296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,559 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    181707260204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,599 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    874779759249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,877 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    612445098256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,869 miles (+3,044)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    430566397234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass21,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,825 miles
    Test number
    950486896296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC52 UES

Does LC52 UES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 UES expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 UES?
The MOT on LC52 UES expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 UES done?
LC52 UES was recorded at 138,596 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has LC52 UES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 UES has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 UES 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 UES find?
LC52 UES passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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