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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 HDUMOT history

LX52 HDU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LX52 HDU green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
118,716 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HDU was last recorded at 118,716 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,806 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,716 miles
  • 2021 – 113,806 miles
  • 2019 – 109,097 miles
  • 2018 – 101,085 miles
  • 2016 – 94,118 miles
  • 2015 – 91,180 miles
  • 2014 – 82,556 miles
  • 2013 – 77,640 miles
  • 2012 – 73,875 miles
  • 2011 – 61,036 miles
  • 2010 – 51,577 miles
  • 2009 – 47,482 miles
  • 2008 – 41,961 miles
  • 2007 – 34,488 miles
  • 2006 – 27,135 miles
  • 2005 – 20,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,716 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,716 miles (+4,910)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    300515141752
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    802077885319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail113,806 miles (+4,709)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    656871697836
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured lever (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    884998506667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,097 miles (+8,012)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    785419818119
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,085 miles (+6,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    734698762882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    760435671816
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Inner steering arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail94,118 miles (+2,938)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    755127544127
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Inner steering arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass91,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    746644658596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail91,180 miles (+8,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    324482604746
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail82,556 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    229625894274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass82,556 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    958425794267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,640 miles (+3,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,640 miles
    Test number
    847885583219
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass73,875 miles (+12,839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    536707782218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,036 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    139762891257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S wiper split.
    • NoteNsr tyre uneven wear around circumferance.
    • NoteO/sr secondary side light not working.
    • NoteTracking requires adjustment.

  16. Pass61,036 miles (+9,459)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    796872991219
    • NoteN/S wiper split.
    • NoteNsr tyre uneven wear around circumferance.
    • NoteO/sr secondary side light not working.
    • NoteTracking requires adjustment.

  17. Pass51,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    280775090259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,577 miles (+4,095)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    883742790248
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,482 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    413273499200
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNsr tyre side wall damaged,perishing and uneven tread
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  20. Fail47,482 miles (+5,521)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    620222899222
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNsr tyre side wall damaged,perishing and uneven tread
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  21. Pass41,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    291156658296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail41,961 miles (+7,473)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    824446058267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,488 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,488 miles
    Test number
    121668857233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,475 miles (+7,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    941237457271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass27,135 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    352343246239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    324240255496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 HDU

Does LX52 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 HDU expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HDU?
The MOT on LX52 HDU expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 HDU done?
LX52 HDU was recorded at 118,716 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has LX52 HDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HDU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 HDU 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 HDU find?
LX52 HDU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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