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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LX52 HDDMOT history

LX52 HDD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

LX52 HDD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
96,519 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HDD
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 HDD was last recorded at 96,519 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 4,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,006 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,513 miles
Average per year
4,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,519 miles
  • 2022 – 92,006 miles
  • 2021 – 83,531 miles
  • 2020 – 80,726 miles
  • 2019 – 77,798 miles
  • 2018 – 73,883 miles
  • 2017 – 70,631 miles
  • 2016 – 67,482 miles
  • 2015 – 65,592 miles
  • 2014 – 63,645 miles
  • 2013 – 62,861 miles
  • 2012 – 60,818 miles
  • 2011 – 42,135 miles
  • 2010 – 34,473 miles
  • 2009 – 32,934 miles
  • 2008 – 30,937 miles
  • 2007 – 26,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,519 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
  • AdvisoryEmissions Carbon monoxide requirements only just metRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Just passed emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear rear exhaust silencer very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,519 miles (+4,513)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,519 miles
    Test number
    323424434773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryEmissions Carbon monoxide requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass92,006 miles (+8,475)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,006 miles
    Test number
    779355871662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Carbon monoxide requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flxie slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,531 miles (+2,805)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    379321293489
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Carbon monoxide requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass80,726 miles (+2,928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    394798628873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Carbon monoxide requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass77,798 miles (+3,915)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    370000066424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions requirements only just met (C0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass73,883 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    662616778102
    • AdvisoryJust passed emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer very rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack top centre of screen (8.3.1d)
  7. Fail73,882 miles (+3,251)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    184834696663
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryJust passed emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer very rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack top centre of screen (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass70,631 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    219388299870
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished - Advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Fail70,624 miles (+3,142)4 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    215471289773
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished - Advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass67,482 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    858842852572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass65,592 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,592 miles
    Test number
    166277245402
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish
  12. Fail65,592 miles (+1,947)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,592 miles
    Test number
    956094545094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish
  13. Pass63,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    707208024024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,642 miles (+781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    277368824089
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass62,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    688659633046
    • NoteMinor cracking n/s/r tyre side wall.
  16. Fail62,861 miles (+2,043)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    129318433033
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMinor cracking n/s/r tyre side wall.
  17. Pass60,818 miles (+18,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    539831442085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,135 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    708598711013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,473 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    151149230033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    124682229020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,934 miles (+1,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    481622029040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass30,937 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,937 miles
    Test number
    123305828455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,741 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    142130147087
    • NoteHandbrake trval long
    • NoteN/s/f door insecure
    • NoteN/s/f mirror badly cracked & cover loose
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel rim
  24. Fail26,741 miles6 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    854200347067
    • Repaired at testAn item not tested (Manual)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake trval long
    • NoteN/s/f door insecure
    • NoteN/s/f mirror badly cracked & cover loose
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Questions about LX52 HDD

Does LX52 HDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 HDD expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HDD?
The MOT on LX52 HDD expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 HDD done?
LX52 HDD was recorded at 96,519 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
Has LX52 HDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HDD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 HDD 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 LX52 HDD find?
LX52 HDD failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects, 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 10 more.

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