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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 CVEMOT history

LF52 CVE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LF52 CVE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,554 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CVE
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
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CVE was last recorded at 148,554 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,008 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,546 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,554 miles
  • 2025 – 140,008 miles
  • 2024 – 137,160 miles
  • 2023 – 124,914 miles
  • 2021 – 116,832 miles
  • 2020 – 112,017 miles
  • 2019 – 110,143 miles
  • 2018 – 106,596 miles
  • 2017 – 105,875 miles
  • 2016 – 102,630 miles
  • 2015 – 96,365 miles
  • 2014 – 92,767 miles
  • 2013 – 86,058 miles
  • 2012 – 80,280 miles
  • 2011 – 73,510 miles
  • 2010 – 67,842 miles
  • 2009 – 60,453 miles
  • 2008 – 51,649 miles
  • 2007 – 43,256 miles
  • 2006 – 35,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,554 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody undersealed

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,554 miles (+8,546)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,554 miles
    Test number
    910551524598
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody undersealed

  2. Pass140,008 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,008 miles
    Test number
    910723845535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,160 miles (+12,246)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,160 miles
    Test number
    520700833633
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread & on limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on neck corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass124,914 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    272594412071
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,913 miles (+8,081)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    841968566713
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    852918390177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut upper bearing is deteriorating.

  7. Fail116,832 miles (+4,815)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    645813394612
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut upper bearing is deteriorating.

  8. Pass112,017 miles (+1,874)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    205151560737
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low on tread and has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  9. Pass110,143 miles (+3,547)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    793209733638
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective defective lens is now starting to affect the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,596 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    145096208605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,875 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    557156286016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,630 miles (+6,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    656224083642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass96,365 miles (+3,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    153836377384
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate distorted

  14. Pass92,767 miles (+6,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    235612354283
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

  15. Pass86,058 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    499240543246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass80,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    265055452206
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail80,280 miles (+6,770)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    758904152207
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,510 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    309518141297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass67,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    152656350236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail67,842 miles (+7,389)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    542236150262
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass60,453 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    800937959251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    632413758258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,649 miles (+8,393)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    640513058231
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass43,256 miles (+7,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    291523157283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass35,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    361895856270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 CVE

Does LF52 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 CVE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CVE?
The MOT on LF52 CVE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 CVE done?
LF52 CVE was recorded at 148,554 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has LF52 CVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CVE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 CVE 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 CVE find?
LF52 CVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; vehicle underbody undersealed.

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