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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LE52 REDMOT history

LE52 RED is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LE52 RED silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,520 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE52 RED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE52 RED was last recorded at 160,520 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,633 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,887 miles
Average per year
7,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,520 miles
  • 2025 – 158,633 miles
  • 2024 – 150,471 miles
  • 2023 – 145,107 miles
  • 2022 – 135,229 miles
  • 2021 – 123,921 miles
  • 2020 – 116,020 miles
  • 2019 – 109,606 miles
  • 2018 – 102,119 miles
  • 2017 – 95,657 miles
  • 2016 – 85,985 miles
  • 2015 – 77,055 miles
  • 2014 – 67,300 miles
  • 2013 – 58,568 miles
  • 2012 – 51,053 miles
  • 2011 – 40,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,520 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,520 miles (+1,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,520 miles
    Test number
    898479327696
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,633 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,633 miles
    Test number
    277353507803
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Fail158,626 miles (+40)1 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    765122000315
    • DangerousNearside Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected bottom ball joint retaining bolts on full lock (2.1.5 (e) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Fail158,586 miles (+8,115)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,586 miles
    Test number
    329548042342
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering system fouling ball joint retaining bolts on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,471 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,471 miles
    Test number
    938624762827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail150,453 miles (+5,346)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,453 miles
    Test number
    804716110015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass145,107 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,107 miles
    Test number
    505888327336
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryTiming belt history ?

  8. Fail145,107 miles (+9,878)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,107 miles
    Test number
    907653284857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryTiming belt history ?

  9. Pass135,229 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,229 miles
    Test number
    214161607385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,228 miles (+11,307)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,228 miles
    Test number
    864742931781
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass123,921 miles (+7,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,921 miles
    Test number
    270456375199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass116,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    564474843445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,020 miles (+6,414)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    701753475335
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on edges, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass109,606 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    466137758247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    191526005111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake service
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  16. Fail102,119 miles (+6,462)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    336951718740
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake service
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  17. Pass95,657 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,657 miles
    Test number
    833864803847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    641655869716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop worn

  19. Fail85,985 miles (+8,930)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    366228951763
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop worn

  20. Pass77,055 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,055 miles
    Test number
    186535555409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,300 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    356005244049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,568 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    127770653071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,053 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    149453472432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,927 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    658310441039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass40,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    826950741066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE52 RED

Does LE52 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE52 RED is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE52 RED?
The MOT on LE52 RED is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE52 RED done?
LE52 RED was recorded at 160,520 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,832 miles a year.
Has LE52 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE52 RED has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE52 RED 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 LE52 RED find?
LE52 RED passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns & os; front macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns & os; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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