Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LT52 EFWMOT history
LT52 EFW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 91,231 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 EFW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 EFW was last recorded at 91,231 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 5,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,042 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,189 miles
- Average per year
- 3,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,231 miles
- 2025 – 86,042 miles
- 2024 – 79,697 miles
- 2022 – 72,290 miles
- 2021 – 72,256 miles
- 2020 – 68,846 miles
- 2019 – 67,689 miles
- 2018 – 66,359 miles
- 2017 – 65,298 miles
- 2016 – 63,594 miles
- 2015 – 62,504 miles
- 2014 – 60,766 miles
- 2013 – 55,376 miles
- 2012 – 50,534 miles
- 2011 – 45,820 miles
- 2010 – 41,198 miles
- 2009 – 36,115 miles
- 2008 – 31,113 miles
- 2007 – 26,148 miles
- 2006 – 18,100 miles
- 2005 – 13,327 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,231 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,231 miles (+5,189)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 91,231 miles
- Test number
- 398334924117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,042 miles (+6,345)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,042 miles
- Test number
- 848083124101
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,697 miles (+7,407)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 79,697 miles
- Test number
- 837586607314
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,290 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 72,290 miles
- Test number
- 898785534577
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,256 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,256 miles
- Test number
- 513038072694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,255 miles (+3,409)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,255 miles
- Test number
- 573249077446
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass68,846 miles (+1,157)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,846 miles
- Test number
- 328840462050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,689 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,689 miles
- Test number
- 515020906536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,676 miles (+1,317)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,676 miles
- Test number
- 863981496440
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass66,359 miles (+1,061)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,359 miles
- Test number
- 316588384699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,298 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 65,298 miles
- Test number
- 106094169086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,296 miles (+1,702)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,296 miles
- Test number
- 608948369380
- FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass63,594 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 63,594 miles
- Test number
- 137719547837
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail63,594 miles (+1,090)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,594 miles
- Test number
- 456836584285
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
Pass62,504 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,504 miles
- Test number
- 207203101576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,766 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,766 miles
- Test number
- 496350304484
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail60,765 miles (+5,389)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,765 miles
- Test number
- 318170404387
- FailureNearside 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 too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass55,376 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,376 miles
- Test number
- 478205293204
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,371 miles (+4,837)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,371 miles
- Test number
- 207185893265
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,534 miles
- Test number
- 327121992437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,533 miles (+4,713)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,533 miles
- Test number
- 486261792203
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass45,820 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,820 miles
- Test number
- 999524691208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,198 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,198 miles
- Test number
- 530784690288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,115 miles (+5,002)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 36,115 miles
- Test number
- 304682599282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,113 miles
- Test number
- 512502708334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,113 miles (+4,965)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,113 miles
- Test number
- 432662408421
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,148 miles (+8,048)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,148 miles
- Test number
- 570517097267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,100 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 18,100 miles
- Test number
- 140997696234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail18,100 miles (+4,773)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,100 miles
- Test number
- 612147396269
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 13,327 miles
- Test number
- 770173585267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT52 EFW
- Does LT52 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EFW is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 EFW?
- The MOT on LT52 EFW is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT52 EFW done?
- LT52 EFW was recorded at 91,231 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
- Has LT52 EFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 EFW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LT52 EFW 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 EFW find?
- LT52 EFW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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