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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LT52 CFLMOT history

LT52 CFL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LT52 CFL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,089 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 CFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 CFL was last recorded at 145,089 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,754 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,089 miles
  • 2025 – 143,754 miles
  • 2024 – 142,294 miles
  • 2023 – 138,458 miles
  • 2021 – 133,991 miles
  • 2020 – 133,936 miles
  • 2019 – 133,304 miles
  • 2018 – 132,233 miles
  • 2017 – 130,878 miles
  • 2016 – 128,646 miles
  • 2015 – 125,207 miles
  • 2014 – 120,366 miles
  • 2013 – 114,549 miles
  • 2012 – 107,551 miles
  • 2011 – 100,220 miles
  • 2010 – 92,432 miles
  • 2009 – 82,639 miles
  • 2008 – 74,149 miles
  • 2007 – 64,647 miles
  • 2006 – 53,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,089 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,089 miles (+1,335)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    537757639514
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass143,754 miles (+1,460)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,754 miles
    Test number
    947977598942
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass142,294 miles (+3,836)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    688378623410
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass138,458 miles (+4,467)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    901596237349
    • MinorFront Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass133,991 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    603433079368
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass133,936 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,936 miles
    Test number
    406029958313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,304 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,304 miles
    Test number
    211270128008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass132,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,233 miles
    Test number
    383632975703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail132,233 miles (+1,355)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,233 miles
    Test number
    840531195190
    • DangerousNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass130,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,878 miles
    Test number
    176389497839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

  11. Fail130,877 miles (+2,231)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    414159390545
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Pass128,646 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,646 miles
    Test number
    478522146740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    898257365111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,207 miles (+4,841)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    905987365190
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s/f sidelamp poor intensity

  15. Pass120,366 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    598616104251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,549 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    337771843423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    819465952229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,551 miles (+7,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    905135152281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass100,220 miles (+7,788)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    505349141280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r brakes making noise requires attention

  20. Fail92,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    373796750438
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass92,432 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    533856250207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    251125849225
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Fail82,639 miles (+8,490)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    800175649219
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Fail74,149 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    542058568252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass74,149 miles (+9,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    742608468272
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail64,647 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    184209267298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass64,647 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    721149867225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,358 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,358 miles
    Test number
    814045466219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar incorrectly positioned and anti-corrosion casing cracking off (no excessive play)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate slightly water stained

Questions about LT52 CFL

Does LT52 CFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 CFL is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 CFL?
The MOT on LT52 CFL is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 CFL done?
LT52 CFL was recorded at 145,089 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has LT52 CFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 CFL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LT52 CFL 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 CFL find?
LT52 CFL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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