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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.

LX52 TYD red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass80,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass80,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    815622822170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass51,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,160 miles
    Test number
    314599651506
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
  9. 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
  10. Pass44,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    262446988957
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass29,527 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    250088976050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass25,637 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    938802468365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,283 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,283 miles
    Test number
    787031354275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,486 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,486 miles
    Test number
    849768943275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass18,338 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    953250450210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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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