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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LD52 EPLMOT history

LD52 EPL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LD52 EPL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,979 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 EPL was last recorded at 127,979 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 6,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,012 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,967 miles
Average per year
5,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,979 miles
  • 2025 – 121,012 miles
  • 2024 – 117,501 miles
  • 2023 – 113,018 miles
  • 2022 – 108,589 miles
  • 2021 – 103,959 miles
  • 2019 – 103,750 miles
  • 2018 – 98,569 miles
  • 2017 – 93,445 miles
  • 2016 – 89,071 miles
  • 2015 – 87,532 miles
  • 2014 – 82,452 miles
  • 2013 – 73,483 miles
  • 2012 – 66,901 miles
  • 2011 – 58,032 miles
  • 2010 – 51,648 miles
  • 2009 – 44,371 miles
  • 2008 – 38,746 miles
  • 2007 – 30,025 miles
  • 2006 – 23,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,979 miles (+6,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    229107595693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,012 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,012 miles
    Test number
    489026850532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,501 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    145701384272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,018 miles (+4,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,018 miles
    Test number
    471253037358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe leaking / rusty (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass108,589 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    647168551928
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass103,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    301880828860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail103,959 miles (+209)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    441804508891
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,750 miles (+5,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    569940722448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass98,569 miles (+5,124)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    303928269417
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass93,445 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    293326694606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,071 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    210826821552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,532 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    243928069382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass82,452 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    357036494243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear upper position lamp not working

  14. Fail82,452 miles (+8,969)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    666636694268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear upper position lamp not working

  15. Pass73,483 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    899002893275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,901 miles (+8,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    919857192245
    • NoteHandbrake lever quite high will need adjusting soon

  17. Pass58,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    326095881475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Fail58,032 miles (+6,384)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    959655881217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass51,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    272328680228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,648 miles (+7,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    983527980225
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass44,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,371 miles
    Test number
    341422699257
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail44,370 miles (+5,624)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    240012299263
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    792695898207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail38,746 miles (+8,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    934245098235
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    330767067481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,025 miles (+6,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    371847667283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass23,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,306 miles
    Test number
    711802476268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 EPL

Does LD52 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 EPL is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 EPL?
The MOT on LD52 EPL is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 EPL done?
LD52 EPL was recorded at 127,979 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
Has LD52 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 EPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LD52 EPL 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 LD52 EPL find?
LD52 EPL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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