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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 CVOMOT history

LF52 CVO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LF52 CVO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,741 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CVO was last recorded at 85,741 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 2,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,932 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,809 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,741 miles
  • 2024 – 82,932 miles
  • 2023 – 80,130 miles
  • 2019 – 78,270 miles
  • 2018 – 76,787 miles
  • 2017 – 75,047 miles
  • 2016 – 73,210 miles
  • 2015 – 69,820 miles
  • 2014 – 66,797 miles
  • 2013 – 62,560 miles
  • 2012 – 58,387 miles
  • 2011 – 52,744 miles
  • 2010 – 44,590 miles
  • 2009 – 31,176 miles
  • 2008 – 30,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,741 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,741 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    867596477711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    302111553409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,932 miles (+2,802)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    988633167681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass80,130 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    163187254003
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,124 miles (+1,854)3 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    184380136213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,270 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    388249971117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,787 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    950299180689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,047 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    360632680992
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass73,210 miles (+3,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,210 miles
    Test number
    265428490846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail69,820 miles3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    359655715460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass69,820 miles (+3,023)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    418175715287
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail66,797 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    325206714435
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass66,797 miles (+4,237)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    699086714279
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass62,560 miles (+4,173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    266064803245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass58,387 miles (+5,643)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    347763312213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass52,744 miles (+8,154)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    817161701219
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside outer tyre wall cut / damaged

  17. Pass44,590 miles (+13,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    782298090153
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail31,176 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    803068699139
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass31,176 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    860868999199
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass30,705 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,705 miles
    Test number
    444577878141
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery flat / weakened

  21. Fail30,705 miles1 failure1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,705 miles
    Test number
    711337678166
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery flat / weakened

Questions about LF52 CVO

Does LF52 CVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 CVO expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CVO?
The MOT on LF52 CVO expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 CVO done?
LF52 CVO was recorded at 85,741 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has LF52 CVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CVO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 CVO 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 CVO find?
LF52 CVO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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