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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 HFBMOT history

LX52 HFB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LX52 HFB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,529 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HFB
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HFB was last recorded at 59,529 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 11,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2012: 20,060 miles, lower than 21,184 miles on 23 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,731 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,798 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,529 miles
  • 2025 – 47,731 miles
  • 2024 – 39,690 miles
  • 2023 – 37,869 miles
  • 2022 – 36,072 miles
  • 2021 – 34,004 miles
  • 2020 – 33,733 miles
  • 2019 – 32,990 miles
  • 2018 – 31,789 miles
  • 2017 – 30,419 miles
  • 2016 – 28,803 miles
  • 2015 – 27,437 miles
  • 2014 – 26,215 miles
  • 2013 – 25,092 miles
  • 2012 – 20,060 miles
  • 2011 – 21,184 miles
  • 2010 – 19,066 miles
  • 2009 – 16,683 miles
  • 2008 – 14,660 miles
  • 2007 – 12,806 miles
  • 2006 – 10,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have faint beam pattern
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    286252448890
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have faint beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,529 miles (+11,798)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    135418760690
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Centre D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass47,731 miles (+8,041)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    741062304535
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,690 miles (+1,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    123715442041
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,869 miles (+1,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    814795921930
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass36,072 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    458719367264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,004 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    922955414207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,733 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,733 miles
    Test number
    760778086889
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    807941864399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,990 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    723119382354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass31,789 miles (+1,370)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    106205366263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass30,419 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    623118773352
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass28,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    736230427675
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail28,803 miles (+1,366)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    392268504812
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass27,437 miles (+1,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,437 miles
    Test number
    479029593361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass26,215 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    846739734223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,092 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,092 miles
    Test number
    305774733409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    279647422250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail20,060 miles (-1,124)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    397077022425
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,184 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,184 miles
    Test number
    985545931272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,066 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,066 miles
    Test number
    680185730204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,683 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    404881039247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,660 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    340423338451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,806 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    841677437249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,727 miles
    Test number
    163548736272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 HFB

Does LX52 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 HFB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HFB?
The MOT on LX52 HFB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 HFB done?
LX52 HFB was recorded at 59,529 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has LX52 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HFB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 HFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 HFB find?
LX52 HFB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: both headlamps have faint beam pattern; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit.

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