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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 OSBMOT history

LF52 OSB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 103,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LF52 OSB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
103,026 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OSB
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
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OSB was last recorded at 103,026 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 5,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,112 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,914 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,026 miles
  • 2022 – 97,112 miles
  • 2021 – 94,904 miles
  • 2020 – 92,207 miles
  • 2019 – 88,578 miles
  • 2018 – 84,226 miles
  • 2017 – 80,572 miles
  • 2016 – 75,920 miles
  • 2015 – 72,593 miles
  • 2014 – 69,524 miles
  • 2013 – 65,717 miles
  • 2012 – 61,295 miles
  • 2011 – 56,021 miles
  • 2010 – 51,971 miles
  • 2009 – 47,171 miles
  • 2008 – 42,843 miles
  • 2007 – 36,278 miles
  • 2006 – 29,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine light is on ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,026 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    777582600318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail103,019 miles (+5,907)1 dangerous2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    354234457603
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass97,112 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    165125967592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    777936188943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail94,904 miles (+2,697)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    201199669111
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    406359518067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail92,207 miles (+3,629)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    786987269134
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass88,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    355506969514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily to inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,578 miles (+4,352)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    887508964096
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily to inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,226 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    790713437067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,204 miles (+3,632)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    804350995966
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,572 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    755961625574
    • AdvisoryMil illuminated.

  13. Pass80,233 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    168844569182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on ?

  14. Fail80,124 miles (+4,204)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    212574292226
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on ?

  15. Pass75,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    405414655567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,905 miles (+3,312)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    411557920675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass72,593 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    117863166928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,500 miles (+2,976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    851754646428
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass69,524 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    407971224237
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass65,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    287675533275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,717 miles (+4,422)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    785625233256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEng man light on

  22. Pass61,295 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    386458532451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    137627111203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,021 miles (+4,050)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    538977111208
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs quite ridged

  25. Pass51,971 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    683393540256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,171 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    282366569243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,089 miles (+4,246)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    664579259272
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass42,843 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    841203678272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,809 miles (+6,531)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    190651278267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass36,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    523744557271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,278 miles (+6,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    302753057277
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass29,857 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    243696756224
    • DangerousUrgently needs two tyres and wheel alignment corrected.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 OSB

Does LF52 OSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OSB expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OSB?
The MOT on LF52 OSB expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OSB done?
LF52 OSB was recorded at 103,026 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has LF52 OSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OSB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 OSB 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 OSB find?
LF52 OSB passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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