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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 YGRMOT history

LF52 YGR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LF52 YGR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
20,770 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YGR was last recorded at 20,770 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,230 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,770 miles
  • 2025 – 20,230 miles
  • 2024 – 18,865 miles
  • 2023 – 17,389 miles
  • 2022 – 16,124 miles
  • 2021 – 14,213 miles
  • 2020 – 12,177 miles
  • 2019 – 10,446 miles
  • 2018 – 10,000 miles
  • 2017 – 9,633 miles
  • 2016 – 7,388 miles
  • 2015 – 5,156 miles
  • 2014 – 3,291 miles
  • 2013 – 3,157 miles
  • 2012 – 2,943 miles
  • 2011 – 2,712 miles
  • 2010 – 2,406 miles
  • 2009 – 2,016 miles
  • 2008 – 1,785 miles
  • 2007 – 1,501 miles
  • 2006 – 1,233 miles
  • 2005 – 933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,770 miles (+540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    488823837247
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass20,230 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    149809627264
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass18,865 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    555128348658
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail18,865 miles (+1,476)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    148025419060
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass17,389 miles (+1,265)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    17,389 miles
    Test number
    637666924687
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass16,124 miles (+1,911)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    16,124 miles
    Test number
    435332703385
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass14,213 miles (+2,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    14,213 miles
    Test number
    116460659507
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass12,177 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,177 miles
    Test number
    469948915896
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass10,446 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    10,446 miles
    Test number
    929043849062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail10,444 miles (+444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,444 miles
    Test number
    692389785230
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass10,000 miles (+367)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    229950256556
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass9,633 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    9,633 miles
    Test number
    374587076294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail9,631 miles (+2,243)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,631 miles
    Test number
    740833238318
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass7,388 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    7,388 miles
    Test number
    991885060642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass5,156 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    5,156 miles
    Test number
    677693325383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,291 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    3,291 miles
    Test number
    636522454256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,157 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    3,157 miles
    Test number
    715353163208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,943 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    2,943 miles
    Test number
    676579862262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,712 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    2,712 miles
    Test number
    756206761215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,406 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    2,406 miles
    Test number
    293466260202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,016 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    2,016 miles
    Test number
    271081969292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass1,785 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    1,785 miles
    Test number
    391059568295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass1,501 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    1,501 miles
    Test number
    160744767211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,233 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    1,233 miles
    Test number
    543575466236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass933 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    933 miles
    Test number
    502813465204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YGR

Does LF52 YGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YGR is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YGR?
The MOT on LF52 YGR is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 YGR done?
LF52 YGR was recorded at 20,770 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 942 miles a year.
Has LF52 YGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YGR has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 YGR 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 YGR find?
LF52 YGR passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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