
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LX52 TYDMOT history
LX52 TYD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 80,812 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 TYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 TYD was last recorded at 80,812 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 15,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 65,509 miles · 14 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,303 miles
- Average per year
- 3,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 80,812 miles
- 2023 – 65,509 miles
- 2022 – 64,480 miles
- 2021 – 56,312 miles
- 2020 – 51,160 miles
- 2019 – 44,323 miles
- 2018 – 37,520 miles
- 2017 – 29,527 miles
- 2016 – 26,350 miles
- 2015 – 25,637 miles
- 2014 – 24,283 miles
- 2013 – 22,486 miles
- 2012 – 20,180 miles
- 2011 – 19,513 miles
- 2010 – 18,338 miles
- 2009 – 16,902 miles
- 2008 – 15,176 miles
- 2007 – 13,378 miles
- 2006 – 11,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 80,812 miles
- Test number
- 815622822170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,802 miles (+15,293)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,802 miles
- Test number
- 632386218029
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Pass65,509 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,509 miles
- Test number
- 101178339638
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,485 miles (+1,005)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,485 miles
- Test number
- 613326582417
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,480 miles (+26)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,480 miles
- Test number
- 168501023824
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail64,454 miles (+8,142)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,454 miles
- Test number
- 876665204482
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass56,312 miles (+5,152)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 56,312 miles
- Test number
- 596899463430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass51,160 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,160 miles
- Test number
- 314599651506
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
Fail51,159 miles (+6,836)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,159 miles
- Test number
- 484871994387
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
Pass44,323 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,323 miles
- Test number
- 262446988957
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
Fail44,323 miles (+6,803)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,323 miles
- Test number
- 908213350739
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
Pass37,520 miles (+7,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,520 miles
- Test number
- 194095156400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,527 miles (+3,177)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 29,527 miles
- Test number
- 250088976050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,350 miles (+713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 26,350 miles
- Test number
- 657646241885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,637 miles (+1,354)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 25,637 miles
- Test number
- 938802468365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,283 miles (+1,797)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 24,283 miles
- Test number
- 787031354275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,486 miles (+2,306)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 22,486 miles
- Test number
- 849768943275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,180 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,180 miles
- Test number
- 165405152256
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail20,180 miles (+667)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,180 miles
- Test number
- 306995852445
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,513 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,513 miles
- Test number
- 517449041272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass18,338 miles (+1,436)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 18,338 miles
- Test number
- 953250450210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,902 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 16,902 miles
- Test number
- 564093559226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass15,176 miles (+1,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,176 miles
- Test number
- 180505058211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,378 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 13,378 miles
- Test number
- 300904157447
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass11,691 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,691 miles
- Test number
- 350936756224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteAlternator belt worn to limits
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly inside edges worn low
- NoteCheck wheel alignment
Questions about LX52 TYD
- Does LX52 TYD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 TYD expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 TYD?
- The MOT on LX52 TYD expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 TYD done?
- LX52 TYD was recorded at 80,812 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
- Has LX52 TYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 TYD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX52 TYD 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 TYD find?
- LX52 TYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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