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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LT52 EFRMOT history

LT52 EFR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LT52 EFR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,353 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EFR was last recorded at 122,353 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,811 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,542 miles
Average per year
4,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,353 miles
  • 2025 – 114,811 miles
  • 2024 – 100,915 miles
  • 2023 – 97,839 miles
  • 2022 – 96,318 miles
  • 2021 – 94,587 miles
  • 2020 – 90,364 miles
  • 2019 – 87,797 miles
  • 2018 – 79,500 miles
  • 2017 – 76,852 miles
  • 2016 – 72,404 miles
  • 2015 – 67,972 miles
  • 2014 – 64,782 miles
  • 2013 – 60,390 miles
  • 2012 – 56,060 miles
  • 2011 – 51,087 miles
  • 2010 – 45,238 miles
  • 2009 – 40,186 miles
  • 2008 – 34,346 miles
  • 2007 – 28,627 miles
  • 2006 – 23,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,353 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,353 miles (+7,542)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,353 miles
    Test number
    272807060950
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,811 miles (+325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    630744669782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail114,486 miles (+13,571)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,486 miles
    Test number
    700592472820
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,915 miles (+3,076)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,915 miles
    Test number
    565710167116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing slightly faster on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,839 miles (+1,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,839 miles
    Test number
    301500936847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass96,318 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,318 miles
    Test number
    834980213291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,305 miles (+1,718)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    903553094075
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass94,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,587 miles
    Test number
    343900612369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,586 miles (+4,222)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    227927373361
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,364 miles (+2,567)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,364 miles
    Test number
    318044124258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split at small / inner end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens starting to discolour.
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens starting to discolour.

  11. Pass87,797 miles (+8,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,797 miles
    Test number
    232274622370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,500 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    844139528440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,852 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    533494169428
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and have cracks .

  14. Fail76,851 miles (+4,447)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    928695209574
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp has no kick up, no image, no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and have cracks .

  15. Pass72,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    353621777274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail72,404 miles (+4,432)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    106116467514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass67,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    686113557394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,972 miles (+3,190)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    838700933849
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  19. Pass64,782 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    398886194217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,390 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    286187093248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,060 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    775524002332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,087 miles
    Test number
    498810301389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,087 miles (+5,849)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,087 miles
    Test number
    796990701374
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail45,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    201378600311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass45,238 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    772068800334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,186 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,186 miles
    Test number
    471096909416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,346 miles (+5,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    320838608369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  28. Pass28,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,627 miles
    Test number
    354088697448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,627 miles (+5,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,627 miles
    Test number
    110418897261
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  30. Pass23,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    482086206305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EFR

Does LT52 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EFR is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EFR?
The MOT on LT52 EFR is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EFR done?
LT52 EFR was recorded at 122,353 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,984 miles a year.
Has LT52 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EFR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EFR 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 EFR find?
LT52 EFR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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