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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 BHVMOT history

LF52 BHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 41,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LF52 BHV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,802 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BHV was last recorded at 41,802 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,776 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
1,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,802 miles
  • 2025 – 41,776 miles
  • 2024 – 41,707 miles
  • 2023 – 41,625 miles
  • 2022 – 41,539 miles
  • 2021 – 41,485 miles
  • 2020 – 41,405 miles
  • 2019 – 41,209 miles
  • 2018 – 41,117 miles
  • 2017 – 40,835 miles
  • 2016 – 38,791 miles
  • 2015 – 36,452 miles
  • 2014 – 33,985 miles
  • 2013 – 31,879 miles
  • 2012 – 29,304 miles
  • 2011 – 26,606 miles
  • 2010 – 23,762 miles
  • 2009 – 20,336 miles
  • 2008 – 18,716 miles
  • 2007 – 15,927 miles
  • 2006 – 13,027 miles
  • 2005 – 11,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,802 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,802 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    129882023670
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass41,776 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    637958505875
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,707 miles (+82)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    159242420007
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Appears Contaminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Low
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate Held on by Tape (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers Slightly Smeary

  4. Pass41,625 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    120745155987
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Appears Contaminated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,539 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    626911043725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering + suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated

  6. Pass41,485 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    110273476311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  7. Pass41,405 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    989179886427
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded

  8. Pass41,209 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    997056352877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,117 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    355181944491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,109 miles (+274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    643475856507
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass40,835 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    815653270317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,791 miles
    Test number
    975444040740
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  13. Fail38,791 miles (+2,339)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,791 miles
    Test number
    969613662680
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  14. Pass36,452 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    976016161999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass33,985 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,985 miles
    Test number
    817952744234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    636111563224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,879 miles (+2,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    178021363270
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,304 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    396519952470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail29,304 miles (+2,698)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    597659652295
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,606 miles
    Test number
    409475651229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,606 miles (+2,844)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,606 miles
    Test number
    298065951263
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,762 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    322383760444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,336 miles (+1,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    343602169279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass18,716 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    604757358289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,927 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,927 miles
    Test number
    160648057290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,027 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    352683766291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,180 miles
    Test number
    304697335433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BHV

Does LF52 BHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BHV is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BHV?
The MOT on LF52 BHV is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BHV done?
LF52 BHV was recorded at 41,802 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,457 miles a year.
Has LF52 BHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BHV has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 BHV 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 LF52 BHV find?
LF52 BHV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: covers and shields fitted; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 both sides; surface corrosion under vehicle.

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