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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL52 GJKMOT history

LL52 GJK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LL52 GJK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,122 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 GJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 GJK was last recorded at 85,122 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,801 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
3,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,122 miles
  • 2025 – 82,801 miles
  • 2024 – 80,774 miles
  • 2023 – 78,256 miles
  • 2022 – 74,899 miles
  • 2020 – 71,472 miles
  • 2018 – 67,738 miles
  • 2017 – 65,309 miles
  • 2016 – 61,968 miles
  • 2015 – 58,331 miles
  • 2014 – 53,279 miles
  • 2013 – 47,695 miles
  • 2012 – 40,401 miles
  • 2011 – 36,759 miles
  • 2010 – 34,034 miles
  • 2009 – 31,017 miles
  • 2008 – 27,625 miles
  • 2007 – 21,882 miles
  • 2006 – 17,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,122 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle under cover not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,122 miles (+2,321)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    229636861270
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass82,801 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    304824583450
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail82,801 miles (+2,027)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    915755134185
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,774 miles (+2,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    195075676529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    792814323995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,256 miles (+3,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    778848895983
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,899 miles (+3,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    808823062812
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under cover not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFfside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass71,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    730448657350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under cover not allowing full inspection

  9. Fail71,472 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    486265735167
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under cover not allowing full inspection

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778372559636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    994341906182
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass67,738 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,738 miles
    Test number
    928147261550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    587638063178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,309 miles (+3,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    781758858782
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass61,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    126803285432
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail61,968 miles (+3,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    203236769226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,331 miles (+5,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,331 miles
    Test number
    514014163823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass53,279 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    917198184068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,695 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    585019383091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,401 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,401 miles
    Test number
    675605142006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass36,759 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    626819361086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,756 miles (+2,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    177078761400
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,034 miles (+3,017)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    823835160097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

  24. Pass31,017 miles (+3,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    751799859013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass27,625 miles (+5,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    700823858090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass21,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    883003657071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,882 miles (+4,667)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    184572757062
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass17,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,215 miles
    Test number
    190050866478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,215 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,215 miles
    Test number
    403190166051
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LL52 GJK

Does LL52 GJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 GJK is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 GJK?
The MOT on LL52 GJK is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 GJK done?
LL52 GJK was recorded at 85,122 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
Has LL52 GJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 GJK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL52 GJK 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 GJK find?
LL52 GJK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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