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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LX52 LPVMOT history

LX52 LPV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LX52 LPV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,826 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LPV
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 valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LPV was last recorded at 147,826 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2020: 129,551 miles, lower than 129,574 miles on 11 Jan 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,826 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,826 miles
  • 2024 – 142,892 miles
  • 2023 – 133,985 miles
  • 2022 – 133,241 miles
  • 2021 – 131,254 miles
  • 2020 – 129,551 miles
  • 2019 – 126,436 miles
  • 2018 – 121,236 miles
  • 2017 – 116,379 miles
  • 2016 – 109,508 miles
  • 2015 – 100,363 miles
  • 2014 – 92,857 miles
  • 2013 – 86,641 miles
  • 2012 – 71,598 miles
  • 2011 – 60,893 miles
  • 2010 – 56,589 miles
  • 2009 – 51,246 miles
  • 2008 – 42,838 miles
  • 2007 – 33,140 miles
  • 2006 – 27,623 miles
  • 2005 – 20,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Manegment light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,826 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,826 miles
    Test number
    485268957514
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,826 miles (+4,934)2 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,826 miles
    Test number
    139720928522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,892 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,892 miles
    Test number
    107715923793
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail142,892 miles (+8,907)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,892 miles
    Test number
    392015102632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,985 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,985 miles
    Test number
    876181894514
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass133,241 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    421031290880
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread P looks faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head lamp beam just in spec.

  7. Pass131,254 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    671999535297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass129,551 miles (-23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,551 miles
    Test number
    275276783195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,574 miles (+3,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,574 miles
    Test number
    166733535966
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass126,436 miles (+5,200)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,436 miles
    Test number
    765764194319
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    773720600321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail121,236 miles (+4,857)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    613326868560
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass116,379 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,379 miles
    Test number
    708615315178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    194543224556
    • AdvisoryManegment light on

  15. Fail109,508 miles (+9,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    954246833718
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryManegment light on

  16. Pass100,363 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,363 miles
    Test number
    389958945152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteManegment light on

  17. Fail100,363 miles (+7,506)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,363 miles
    Test number
    787538545127
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteManegment light on

  18. Pass92,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    665106324180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail92,857 miles (+6,216)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    217642324454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteManegment light on

  20. Pass86,641 miles (+1,244)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    248210053177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn
    • NoteBrake pad wear light on, brakes are new
    • NoteN/s/f sidelight dim

  21. Pass85,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    858895293098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,397 miles (+13,799)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    828913293090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass71,598 miles (+10,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    139254992437
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass60,893 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    767332291066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,589 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,589 miles
    Test number
    662904100174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,246 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,246 miles
    Test number
    130464679192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,838 miles (+9,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    782702778114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,140 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    363189677112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,623 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    940467626293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    903139125203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,512 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    601869225250
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 LPV

Does LX52 LPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 LPV is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LPV?
The MOT on LX52 LPV is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 LPV done?
LX52 LPV was recorded at 147,826 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
Has LX52 LPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LPV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 LPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 LPV find?
LX52 LPV passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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