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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL52 AXYMOT history

LL52 AXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LL52 AXY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,292 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 AXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 AXY was last recorded at 56,292 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,000 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,292 miles
Average per year
2,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,292 miles
  • 2024 – 51,000 miles
  • 2023 – 43,844 miles
  • 2022 – 36,054 miles
  • 2021 – 35,701 miles
  • 2020 – 35,473 miles
  • 2019 – 35,109 miles
  • 2018 – 34,311 miles
  • 2017 – 32,771 miles
  • 2016 – 31,709 miles
  • 2015 – 30,364 miles
  • 2014 – 29,060 miles
  • 2011 – 28,178 miles
  • 2010 – 26,127 miles
  • 2009 – 23,975 miles
  • 2008 – 20,027 miles
  • 2007 – 16,520 miles
  • 2006 – 14,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,292 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • EML on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,292 miles (+5,292)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,292 miles
    Test number
    782219149977
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass51,000 miles (+7,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    254001722212
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass43,844 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    818619044137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    867262607082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,747 miles (+3,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    645393638362
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass36,054 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    339094352840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,701 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    390011581721
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass35,473 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    103455304968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,109 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    271980985012
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    415243077984
    • AdvisoryEML on

  11. Fail34,311 miles (+1,540)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    920242278101
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14-T (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on

  12. Pass32,771 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    957017780659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  13. Fail32,761 miles (+1,052)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    563781201601
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  14. Pass31,709 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    900432265333
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Pass30,364 miles (+1,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    335229275091
    • NoteBoth front indicators discoloured slightly
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread perished slightly

  16. Pass29,060 miles (+882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    836780284006
    • NoteEML on

  17. Pass28,178 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,178 miles
    Test number
    815298901337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEML light on

  18. Fail28,176 miles (+2,049)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    179646001341
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEML light on

  19. Pass26,127 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    831012900185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,975 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    412942269056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,027 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,027 miles
    Test number
    574083958032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass20,027 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,027 miles
    Test number
    652123258086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,520 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,520 miles
    Test number
    752643857069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,169 miles
    Test number
    653621336089
    • 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 LL52 AXY

Does LL52 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 AXY is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL52 AXY?
The MOT on LL52 AXY is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 AXY done?
LL52 AXY was recorded at 56,292 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,122 miles a year.
Has LL52 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 AXY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL52 AXY 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 LL52 AXY find?
LL52 AXY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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