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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 OBHMOT history

LF52 OBH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LF52 OBH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
38,681 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OBH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OBH was last recorded at 38,681 miles on 11 May 2026, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,138 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,681 miles
  • 2025 – 38,138 miles
  • 2024 – 33,634 miles
  • 2023 – 29,832 miles
  • 2022 – 27,484 miles
  • 2021 – 26,580 miles
  • 2020 – 25,292 miles
  • 2019 – 24,615 miles
  • 2018 – 23,263 miles
  • 2017 – 20,599 miles
  • 2016 – 17,839 miles
  • 2015 – 17,373 miles
  • 2014 – 16,674 miles
  • 2013 – 15,812 miles
  • 2012 – 15,199 miles
  • 2011 – 14,303 miles
  • 2010 – 13,265 miles
  • 2009 – 12,612 miles
  • 2008 – 11,413 miles
  • 2007 – 9,088 miles
  • 2006 – 7,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,681 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,681 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    685753710648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,138 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    567129383839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,129 miles (+4,495)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,129 miles
    Test number
    612182333515
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass33,634 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    751006188567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,632 miles (+3,800)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    434410874379
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **inner tread edge** (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass29,832 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,832 miles
    Test number
    337388914923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,484 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    381431493679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,580 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,580 miles
    Test number
    117811234312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,292 miles (+677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    965917363995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass24,615 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    856073402034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,263 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    198843479380
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass20,599 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,599 miles
    Test number
    978597125207
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass17,839 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,839 miles
    Test number
    733189705737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,373 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,373 miles
    Test number
    345986745492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,674 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,674 miles
    Test number
    918157944219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,812 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,812 miles
    Test number
    359938843417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,199 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,199 miles
    Test number
    405082142217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,303 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,303 miles
    Test number
    599251131260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,265 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,265 miles
    Test number
    830820650224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,612 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,612 miles
    Test number
    741027849219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,413 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,413 miles
    Test number
    653063748233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,390 miles (+2,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,390 miles
    Test number
    881946338259
    • FailureFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass9,088 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,088 miles
    Test number
    741907057282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,590 miles
    Test number
    334536426237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OBH

Does LF52 OBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OBH is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OBH?
The MOT on LF52 OBH is valid until 18 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 OBH done?
LF52 OBH was recorded at 38,681 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has LF52 OBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OBH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 OBH 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 OBH find?
LF52 OBH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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