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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL52 GJEMOT history

LL52 GJE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LL52 GJE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
144,411 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 GJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 GJE was last recorded at 144,411 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,047 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,364 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,411 miles
  • 2025 – 141,047 miles
  • 2024 – 136,701 miles
  • 2023 – 131,763 miles
  • 2022 – 125,217 miles
  • 2021 – 117,795 miles
  • 2020 – 114,424 miles
  • 2019 – 111,119 miles
  • 2018 – 108,924 miles
  • 2017 – 105,065 miles
  • 2016 – 100,912 miles
  • 2015 – 96,476 miles
  • 2014 – 88,892 miles
  • 2013 – 80,057 miles
  • 2012 – 72,633 miles
  • 2011 – 67,160 miles
  • 2010 – 60,320 miles
  • 2009 – 47,197 miles
  • 2008 – 42,133 miles
  • 2007 – 34,816 miles
  • 2006 – 28,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • E.m.l on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Washer hose split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,411 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    807888619847
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,411 miles (+3,364)1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    639728289062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    759801953225
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryTailgate latch faulty,reasonable access to boot floor from inside vehicle

  4. Fail141,047 miles (+4,346)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    875471474643
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryTailgate latch faulty,reasonable access to boot floor from inside vehicle

  5. Pass136,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    555919454519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,701 miles (+4,938)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    946983170456
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced POLISH REQUIRED (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced POLISH REQUIRED (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass131,763 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,763 miles
    Test number
    909603783573
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryWasher hose split

  8. Fail131,763 miles (+6,546)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,763 miles
    Test number
    103709630689
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryWasher hose split

  9. Pass125,217 miles (+7,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,217 miles
    Test number
    858613840478
    • AdvisoryMinor blow from exhaust
    • AdvisoryN/s/f sidelight very dim

  10. Pass117,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    139435345656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges(no cords visable as yet)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joining sleeve heavily corroded with minor blow(temporary repair carried out)
    • AdvisoryFront(vented)brake discs heavily lipped and worn

  11. Fail117,795 miles (+3,371)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    853711145128
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges(no cords visable as yet)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joining sleeve heavily corroded with minor blow(temporary repair carried out)

  12. Pass114,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,424 miles
    Test number
    804504470332
    • AdvisoryFront n/s suspension soft
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end boot cracked and perished

  13. Fail114,424 miles (+3,305)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,424 miles
    Test number
    170258015625
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear disc
    • AdvisoryFront n/s suspension soft
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end boot cracked and perished
    • AdvisorySlight bind to rear brakes

  14. Pass111,119 miles (+2,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    704394387483
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes worn with slight play

  15. Pass108,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,924 miles
    Test number
    822962386772
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear disc corroded

  16. Fail108,924 miles (+3,859)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,924 miles
    Test number
    583997847121
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear disc corroded

  17. Pass105,065 miles (+4,153)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,065 miles
    Test number
    785656346143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  18. Pass100,912 miles (+4,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,912 miles
    Test number
    784197792479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass96,476 miles (+7,584)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    378771125164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  20. Pass88,892 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    976572164120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch insucure
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteSlight binding from o/s/r brake

  21. Fail88,892 miles (+8,835)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    719102464149
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch insucure
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteSlight binding from o/s/r brake

  22. Fail80,057 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    168673863158
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm foremost bush has slight play

  23. Pass80,057 miles (+7,424)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    599763663130
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm foremost bush has slight play

  24. Pass72,633 miles (+5,473)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    225246362448
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber damp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  25. Pass67,160 miles (+6,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    225988761192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass60,320 miles (+13,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    703675160131
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass47,197 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    693056559141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,133 miles
    Test number
    654070678171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,133 miles (+7,317)7 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,133 miles
    Test number
    803539368119
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass34,816 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,816 miles
    Test number
    281968447034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    240236046003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 GJE

Does LL52 GJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 GJE is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 GJE?
The MOT on LL52 GJE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 GJE done?
LL52 GJE was recorded at 144,411 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has LL52 GJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 GJE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 GJE 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 GJE find?
LL52 GJE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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