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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 WNSMOT history

LX52 WNS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LX52 WNS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
66,717 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WNS was last recorded at 66,717 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,668 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,717 miles
  • 2024 – 64,175 miles
  • 2021 – 64,130 miles
  • 2019 – 63,547 miles
  • 2017 – 62,133 miles
  • 2016 – 61,213 miles
  • 2015 – 60,177 miles
  • 2014 – 57,130 miles
  • 2013 – 48,893 miles
  • 2012 – 37,679 miles
  • 2011 – 30,424 miles
  • 2010 – 24,863 miles
  • 2009 – 18,325 miles
  • 2008 – 16,073 miles
  • 2007 – 13,809 miles
  • 2006 – 9,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,717 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF MacpH struts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,717 miles (+49)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    556410251182
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail66,668 miles (+2,493)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    831957868117
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass64,175 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    470999670377
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF MacpH struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail64,169 miles (+39)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    761471443160
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF MacpH struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail64,130 miles (+583)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    664992197551
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  6. Pass63,547 miles (+1,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    332079380234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass62,133 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    865083423201
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass61,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    787382130418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,213 miles (+21)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    675412116234
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Fail61,192 miles (+1,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    603797243373
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass60,177 miles (+3,047)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    145327795106
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust system rusting

  12. Pass57,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    436340474106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,130 miles (+8,237)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    778550774170
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  14. Pass48,893 miles (+11,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    867949563179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,679 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    278081672430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,650 miles (+7,226)13 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    569979852189
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear inner brake pads worn and near limit

  17. Pass30,424 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    877029351145
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail30,397 miles (+5,534)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    179251151181
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    233163750121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,863 miles (+6,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    171843350158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass18,325 miles (+2,252)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,325 miles
    Test number
    164682259102
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres inner shoulders worn
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Pass16,073 miles (+2,264)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    750393028122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

  23. Pass13,809 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,809 miles
    Test number
    114561647193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail9,715 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    362451466117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in tyre

  25. Pass9,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    390031966131
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LX52 WNS

Does LX52 WNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 WNS expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WNS?
The MOT on LX52 WNS expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 WNS done?
LX52 WNS was recorded at 66,717 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 2,963 miles a year.
Has LX52 WNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WNS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 WNS 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 WNS find?
LX52 WNS passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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