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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LC52 XBWMOT history

LC52 XBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 130,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LC52 XBW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,935 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XBW was last recorded at 130,935 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,906 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,935 miles
  • 2025 – 126,265 miles
  • 2024 – 122,939 miles
  • 2023 – 120,189 miles
  • 2022 – 116,564 miles
  • 2021 – 114,193 miles
  • 2020 – 108,719 miles
  • 2019 – 106,514 miles
  • 2018 – 102,488 miles
  • 2017 – 101,098 miles
  • 2016 – 99,229 miles
  • 2015 – 97,324 miles
  • 2014 – 94,892 miles
  • 2013 – 91,570 miles
  • 2012 – 82,959 miles
  • 2011 – 69,178 miles
  • 2009 – 48,186 miles
  • 2008 – 35,747 miles
  • 2007 – 28,068 miles
  • 2006 – 17,404 miles
  • 2005 – 6,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,935 miles (+29)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,935 miles
    Test number
    958092319730
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,906 miles (+4,641)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,906 miles
    Test number
    570800205940
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,265 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    452321513914
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,257 miles (+3,318)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    817809921526
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,939 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    423130908066
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass120,189 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    956267180299
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,100 miles (+3,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    323616866209
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,564 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    638851119994
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Fail116,554 miles (+2,361)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,554 miles
    Test number
    145771347229
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass114,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    487796282157
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,191 miles (+5,472)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,191 miles
    Test number
    792217686613
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,719 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    999768463939
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail108,719 miles (+2,205)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    378639038865
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,514 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    773580975995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail106,510 miles (+4,022)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    592948582921
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass102,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    529911623316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,488 miles (+1,390)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    179774344028
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  18. Pass101,098 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    604937262906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,229 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    178654915439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,324 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,324 miles
    Test number
    103872563737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,892 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,892 miles
    Test number
    358268434254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    177292043249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,570 miles (+8,611)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    357312043266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass82,959 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    229794342208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,884 miles (+13,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    895002342254
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  26. Pass69,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    376988281154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail69,178 miles (+20,992)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    755188781183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass48,186 miles (+12,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    612266569243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,747 miles
    Test number
    694390468283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail35,747 miles (+7,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,747 miles
    Test number
    851360168295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass28,068 miles (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    894797947248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass17,404 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,404 miles
    Test number
    141128846241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass6,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    6,866 miles
    Test number
    351711055453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 XBW

Does LC52 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 XBW is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XBW?
The MOT on LC52 XBW is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 XBW done?
LC52 XBW was recorded at 130,935 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has LC52 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XBW has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC52 XBW 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 XBW find?
LC52 XBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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