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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 FXTMOT history

LF52 FXT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 59,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LF52 FXT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
59,710 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FXT was last recorded at 59,710 miles on 8 May 2026, 3,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,959 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,751 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,710 miles
  • 2025 – 55,959 miles
  • 2024 – 52,551 miles
  • 2023 – 49,067 miles
  • 2022 – 46,008 miles
  • 2021 – 43,039 miles
  • 2020 – 39,742 miles
  • 2019 – 37,277 miles
  • 2018 – 36,808 miles
  • 2017 – 35,650 miles
  • 2016 – 34,158 miles
  • 2015 – 32,980 miles
  • 2014 – 31,937 miles
  • 2013 – 30,855 miles
  • 2012 – 29,842 miles
  • 2011 – 28,605 miles
  • 2010 – 26,265 miles
  • 2009 – 24,293 miles
  • 2008 – 21,497 miles
  • 2007 – 20,241 miles
  • 2006 – 17,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osf + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,710 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    506052072681
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osf + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,710 miles (+3,751)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    421224004832
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osf + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    217120687240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,959 miles (+3,408)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    725983531685
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,551 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    478402592788
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail52,551 miles (+3,484)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    900604716357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,067 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    964912405806
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail49,067 miles (+3,059)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    242661726237
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass46,008 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    513949285484
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail46,008 miles (+2,969)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    656744123286
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass43,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    918337037454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,039 miles (+3,297)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    832512715202
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass39,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,742 miles
    Test number
    570456169061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,742 miles (+2,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,742 miles
    Test number
    514987369312
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass37,277 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    686316335933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,276 miles (+468)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,276 miles
    Test number
    285775650193
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  17. Pass36,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,808 miles
    Test number
    804032631586
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  18. Fail36,808 miles (+1,158)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,808 miles
    Test number
    821184545101
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  19. Pass35,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    462406419954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,650 miles (+1,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    134004994510
    • 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)

  21. Pass34,158 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,158 miles
    Test number
    293017645913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    735841279576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,980 miles (+1,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    531727825778
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass31,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    327497244404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,937 miles (+1,082)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    616907644245
    • 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)

  26. Pass30,855 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    637503453280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,853 miles (+1,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,853 miles
    Test number
    418248543265
    • 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)

  28. Pass29,842 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    759970752223
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail29,842 miles (+1,237)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    799209842231
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass28,605 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    616745051223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,265 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    492040250231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,293 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    574740059241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass21,497 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,497 miles
    Test number
    253498448252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass20,241 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,241 miles
    Test number
    330595257207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass17,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,186 miles
    Test number
    854016856263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FXT

Does LF52 FXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FXT is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FXT?
The MOT on LF52 FXT is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FXT done?
LF52 FXT was recorded at 59,710 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has LF52 FXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FXT has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 FXT 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 FXT find?
LF52 FXT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded osf + osr; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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