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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LW52 AXUMOT history

LW52 AXU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

LW52 AXU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
87,316 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW52 AXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW52 AXU was last recorded at 87,316 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,289 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,316 miles
  • 2023 – 76,351 miles
  • 2022 – 75,761 miles
  • 2020 – 75,345 miles
  • 2019 – 75,334 miles
  • 2016 – 73,416 miles
  • 2015 – 65,481 miles
  • 2014 – 60,901 miles
  • 2013 – 53,762 miles
  • 2012 – 49,673 miles
  • 2011 – 46,243 miles
  • 2010 – 37,526 miles
  • 2009 – 35,019 miles
  • 2008 – 28,030 miles
  • 2007 – 21,653 miles
  • 2006 – 15,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,316 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,316 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,316 miles
    Test number
    194437636786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail87,289 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    524921083572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ALSO CO READINGS HIGH ABOVE MACHINE LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

  3. Pass76,351 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    190347827036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,302 miles (+541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    268031068301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,761 miles (+416)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,761 miles
    Test number
    141934281708
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,345 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    779277705481
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled

  7. Pass75,334 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    557930853256
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail75,334 miles (+1,918)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    480008159966
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,416 miles (+7,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    198465626263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass65,481 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    355344265157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished on side walls
    • NoteNear side front mirror damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail65,481 miles (+4,580)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    888214265190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished on side walls
    • NoteNear side front mirror damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass60,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    835573634143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,901 miles (+7,139)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    307519824108
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    446946323081
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail53,762 miles (+4,089)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    736725623063
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass49,673 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    617094202083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail49,672 miles (+3,429)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    498303002054
    • 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass46,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    616890011053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,243 miles (+8,717)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    587210211098
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,526 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    134218810017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,019 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,019 miles
    Test number
    960742849030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    243635948095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,030 miles (+6,377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    460835248026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass21,653 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,653 miles
    Test number
    431297557016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,985 miles
    Test number
    132572336086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LW52 AXU

Does LW52 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LW52 AXU expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LW52 AXU?
The MOT on LW52 AXU expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LW52 AXU done?
LW52 AXU was recorded at 87,316 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has LW52 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW52 AXU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LW52 AXU 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 LW52 AXU find?
LW52 AXU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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