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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 TXGMOT history

LX52 TXG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 81,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LX52 TXG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
81,838 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 TXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 TXG was last recorded at 81,838 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2012: 31,659 miles, lower than 40,294 miles on 6 Dec 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,803 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,838 miles
  • 2024 – 78,764 miles
  • 2023 – 74,663 miles
  • 2022 – 71,496 miles
  • 2021 – 68,216 miles
  • 2020 – 61,685 miles
  • 2019 – 52,382 miles
  • 2018 – 51,496 miles
  • 2017 – 49,637 miles
  • 2016 – 47,823 miles
  • 2015 – 44,940 miles
  • 2013 – 42,362 miles
  • 2012 – 41,659 miles
  • 2011 – 40,294 miles
  • 2010 – 39,042 miles
  • 2008 – 35,885 miles
  • 2007 – 29,726 miles
  • 2006 – 21,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,838 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,838 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,838 miles
    Test number
    124266663675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,803 miles (+3,039)4 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    729010802436
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt loose in gearbox
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dirt shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  3. Pass78,764 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    461012716172
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail78,708 miles (+4,045)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    902308051732
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs insceure and nearside headlight loose (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass74,663 miles (+3,167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,663 miles
    Test number
    410705202429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass71,496 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    170363066972
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,496 miles (+3,280)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    662065651939
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    215605844209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,216 miles (+6,531)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    886886585314
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,685 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    649685414582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,382 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    752505104205
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail52,381 miles (+885)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    278301770672
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass51,496 miles (+1,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    565137081107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit part insecure
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass49,637 miles (+1,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    441207349121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front number plate damaged

  15. Pass47,823 miles (+2,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    762067989295
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryShield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

  16. Pass44,940 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    806727345138
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail44,938 miles (+2,576)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    598143535153
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,362 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    768391133320
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass41,659 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,659 miles
    Test number
    165109532345
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside headlight pattern can just be seen

  20. Fail31,659 miles (-8,635)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    397289032333
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside headlight pattern can just be seen

  21. Pass40,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    427450541442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,293 miles (+1,251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    127930341378
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass39,042 miles (+1,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,042 miles
    Test number
    394518240347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass37,729 miles (+1,844)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    461291320077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTravel on handbrake.

  25. Pass35,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    560083858229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,885 miles (+6,159)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    692258848295
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTravel on handbrake.

  27. Pass29,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    853774257253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail29,726 miles (+7,826)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    602244357298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass21,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    944318846283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,900 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    182882546231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LX52 TXG

Does LX52 TXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 TXG expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 TXG?
The MOT on LX52 TXG expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 TXG done?
LX52 TXG was recorded at 81,838 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has LX52 TXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 TXG has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 TXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 TXG find?
LX52 TXG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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