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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc

LX52 PWFMOT history

LX52 PWF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LX52 PWF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
108,637 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 PWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 PWF was last recorded at 108,637 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 6,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,903 miles · 30 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,734 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,637 miles
  • 2022 – 101,903 miles
  • 2021 – 91,205 miles
  • 2019 – 82,139 miles
  • 2018 – 71,226 miles
  • 2017 – 60,577 miles
  • 2014 – 57,767 miles
  • 2013 – 54,426 miles
  • 2012 – 51,027 miles
  • 2011 – 48,204 miles
  • 2010 – 45,692 miles
  • 2009 – 43,041 miles
  • 2008 – 39,792 miles
  • 2007 – 35,566 miles
  • 2006 – 29,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner n/s/f inner anti roll bar mounting bush starting to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,637 miles
    Test number
    514085913774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,637 miles (+6,734)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,637 miles
    Test number
    848668465245
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    873449008852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner n/s/f inner anti roll bar mounting bush starting to wear

  4. Fail101,903 miles (+5,901)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    607113368650
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner n/s/f inner anti roll bar mounting bush starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,002 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    599928263735
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,002 miles (+4,797)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    988900169585
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test the wheel bearing, tyre etc (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded - recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded - recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,205 miles (+9,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    222386831980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

  8. Pass82,139 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    844719784541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,226 miles (+10,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    383664930040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass60,577 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    765572922209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn

  11. Pass57,767 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    737863084084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,426 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    955935593050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,027 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    218796072000
    • NoteFront discs wearing low
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail51,026 miles (+2,822)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    188455672442
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs wearing low
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass48,204 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    656063471017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    573542580010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,692 miles (+2,651)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    304247270032
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,041 miles (+3,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    654211679069
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass39,792 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    532103778004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,566 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    124480487477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    793737486044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 PWF

Does LX52 PWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 PWF expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 PWF?
The MOT on LX52 PWF expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 PWF done?
LX52 PWF was recorded at 108,637 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has LX52 PWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 PWF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 PWF 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 PWF find?
LX52 PWF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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