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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 LSJMOT history

LX52 LSJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LX52 LSJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
66,730 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LSJ
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
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 LSJ was last recorded at 66,730 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 10,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,748 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,982 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,730 miles
  • 2025 – 55,748 miles
  • 2024 – 50,400 miles
  • 2023 – 44,834 miles
  • 2022 – 39,953 miles
  • 2021 – 36,905 miles
  • 2020 – 34,273 miles
  • 2019 – 33,675 miles
  • 2018 – 33,039 miles
  • 2017 – 32,603 miles
  • 2016 – 31,953 miles
  • 2015 – 31,370 miles
  • 2014 – 30,584 miles
  • 2013 – 28,670 miles
  • 2012 – 26,076 miles
  • 2011 – 22,351 miles
  • 2010 – 18,926 miles
  • 2009 – 14,948 miles
  • 2008 – 14,111 miles
  • 2007 – 13,686 miles
  • 2006 – 12,931 miles
  • 2005 – 11,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,730 miles
  • DangerousAnti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door external lock missing
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySlight earthing fault on offside rear lamp

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,730 miles (+10,982)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    741228545080
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door external lock missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight earthing fault on offside rear lamp

  2. Pass55,748 miles (+5,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    250931494995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,400 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    758592418038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail50,396 miles (+5,562)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    447406049349
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass44,834 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    120458521932
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail44,834 miles (+4,881)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    581812209105
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass39,953 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    177203329840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,905 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,905 miles
    Test number
    294970081671
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail36,905 miles (+2,632)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,905 miles
    Test number
    408860833468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,273 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    815986580547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,195 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    321884036098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,675 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,675 miles
    Test number
    243280429813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,039 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    517700337160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,603 miles (+650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    314938770183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,953 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    428472814385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,370 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,370 miles
    Test number
    968543318979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,584 miles (+1,914)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    979460044296
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteOff side h/light pattern poor
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge

  18. Pass28,670 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    507132853240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,076 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    497686352251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    478873851245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,351 miles (+3,425)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    598983751267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass18,926 miles (+3,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,926 miles
    Test number
    982754050219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass14,948 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,948 miles
    Test number
    794144959220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,111 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,111 miles
    Test number
    382893548477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,686 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,686 miles
    Test number
    101506247206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,931 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,931 miles
    Test number
    242721936206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,152 miles
    Test number
    662557455269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LSJ

Does LX52 LSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LSJ expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LSJ?
The MOT on LX52 LSJ expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LSJ done?
LX52 LSJ was recorded at 66,730 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has LX52 LSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LSJ has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 LSJ 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 LSJ find?
LX52 LSJ failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability front anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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