Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LX52 TYPMOT history
LX52 TYP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 137,743 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 TYP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 TYP was last recorded at 137,743 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,502 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,241 miles
- Average per year
- 5,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,743 miles
- 2025 – 132,502 miles
- 2024 – 123,932 miles
- 2022 – 114,689 miles
- 2021 – 101,490 miles
- 2020 – 92,652 miles
- 2019 – 82,386 miles
- 2018 – 73,249 miles
- 2017 – 64,252 miles
- 2016 – 54,840 miles
- 2015 – 51,191 miles
- 2014 – 45,659 miles
- 2013 – 40,634 miles
- 2012 – 36,119 miles
- 2011 – 33,291 miles
- 2010 – 29,800 miles
- 2009 – 27,371 miles
- 2008 – 25,337 miles
- 2007 – 22,284 miles
- 2006 – 19,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,743 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,743 miles (+5,241)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 137,743 miles
- Test number
- 528741987999
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,502 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,502 miles
- Test number
- 983299417688
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail132,502 miles (+8,570)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,502 miles
- Test number
- 157658305305
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,932 miles (+9,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 123,932 miles
- Test number
- 315246368549
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass114,689 miles (+13,199)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 114,689 miles
- Test number
- 815888693833
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,490 miles (+14)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 101,490 miles
- Test number
- 532879348997
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail101,476 miles (+8,824)7 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,476 miles
- Test number
- 982747316399
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,652 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,652 miles
- Test number
- 642892995835
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail92,651 miles (+10,265)1 dangerous2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,651 miles
- Test number
- 915051725836
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 82,386 miles
- Test number
- 142709443129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,386 miles (+9,137)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,386 miles
- Test number
- 976300049828
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass73,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,249 miles
- Test number
- 342660915628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,249 miles (+8,997)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,249 miles
- Test number
- 403902839839
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,252 miles (+9,412)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,252 miles
- Test number
- 989306275654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,840 miles
- Test number
- 559790433753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,840 miles (+3,649)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,840 miles
- Test number
- 864484904186
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass51,191 miles (+5,532)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 51,191 miles
- Test number
- 560754437300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass45,659 miles (+5,025)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,659 miles
- Test number
- 535641554231
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,634 miles (+4,515)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,634 miles
- Test number
- 439957563201
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass36,119 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 36,119 miles
- Test number
- 547892042249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,291 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,291 miles
- Test number
- 315667051293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,800 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,800 miles
- Test number
- 380780860400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,371 miles (+2,034)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,371 miles
- Test number
- 743011569204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,337 miles
- Test number
- 992157368244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,337 miles (+3,053)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,337 miles
- Test number
- 350877968229
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,284 miles
- Test number
- 290470377232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,284 miles (+2,933)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,284 miles
- Test number
- 910590477211
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass19,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,351 miles
- Test number
- 911694566290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 TYP
- Does LX52 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 TYP is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 TYP?
- The MOT on LX52 TYP is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 TYP done?
- LX52 TYP was recorded at 137,743 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
- Has LX52 TYP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 TYP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 TYP 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 TYP find?
- LX52 TYP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.
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