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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LT52 CFEMOT history

LT52 CFE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LT52 CFE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,952 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 CFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 CFE was last recorded at 130,952 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,951 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,952 miles
  • 2024 – 129,346 miles
  • 2023 – 126,074 miles
  • 2022 – 118,817 miles
  • 2021 – 109,111 miles
  • 2019 – 103,670 miles
  • 2018 – 99,541 miles
  • 2017 – 93,936 miles
  • 2016 – 90,780 miles
  • 2014 – 86,040 miles
  • 2013 – 78,358 miles
  • 2012 – 66,924 miles
  • 2011 – 57,695 miles
  • 2010 – 53,411 miles
  • 2009 – 47,279 miles
  • 2008 – 40,048 miles
  • 2007 – 33,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,952 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,952 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    329263782754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,951 miles (+1,605)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    514742552771
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass129,346 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,346 miles
    Test number
    166236791386
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  4. Fail129,345 miles (+3,271)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,345 miles
    Test number
    122514432259
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre sleeve broken, leaking exhaust gasses (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripped onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  5. Pass126,074 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    609411877836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,817 miles (+9,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    380031204858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    324820915260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,111 miles (+5,441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    925789760227
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Pass103,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    197150114726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,666 miles (+4,125)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    461034604071
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,541 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    901291348674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,936 miles (+3,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    595935789958
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • 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)

  13. Pass90,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    450804905649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Fail90,780 miles (+4,740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    254295218804
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  15. Pass86,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    687656194253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,040 miles (+7,682)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    229255894288
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,358 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    686498563289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,356 miles (+11,432)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    757927063244
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    749600322292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,924 miles (+9,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    136979412231
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail57,695 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    505159901254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass57,695 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    859839701240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,411 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    390407510496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,279 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    364393319434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,048 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,048 miles
    Test number
    230866198115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    753178217256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 CFE

Does LT52 CFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 CFE is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT52 CFE?
The MOT on LT52 CFE is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 CFE done?
LT52 CFE was recorded at 130,952 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has LT52 CFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 CFE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 CFE 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 LT52 CFE find?
LT52 CFE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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