# LB52AXV — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

LB52AXV is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2002-12-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LB52AXV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LB52AXV |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1198cc |
| First registered | 2002-12-20 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-10-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 73.91%
- Total defects recorded: 25

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 16:11:29 | PASSED | 116,569 MI | 2022-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-27 16:15:18 | FAILED | 116,569 MI | — |
| 2020-10-03 06:50:10 | PASSED | 110,846 MI | 2021-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-02 08:38:37 | FAILED | 110,846 MI | — |
| 2019-10-02 14:50:03 | PASSED | 106,057 MI | 2020-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-02 07:01:09 | FAILED | 106,057 MI | — |
| 2018-10-10 09:23:06 | PASSED | 102,877 MI | 2019-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2018-10-10 09:23:05 | FAILED | 102,877 MI | — |
| 2017-10-04 08:15:48 | PASSED | 99,618 MI | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-04 08:15:47 | FAILED | 99,618 MI | — |
| 2016-10-24 10:48:07 | PASSED | 95,440 MI | 2017-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-12-07 09:29:35 | PASSED | 92,950 MI | 2016-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-01 14:18:30 | PASSED | 90,533 MI | 2015-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-29 13:07:22 | PASSED | 86,619 MI | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-22 15:05:23 | PASSED | 80,973 MI | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-09 16:55:27 | PASSED | 76,743 MI | 2012-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-10 13:36:26 | PASSED | 73,355 MI | 2011-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-26 16:55:03 | PASSED | 67,714 MI | 2010-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-21 10:09:17 | FAILED | 67,714 MI | — |
| 2008-12-13 12:18:52 | PASSED | 62,283 MI | 2009-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-15 12:24:38 | PASSED | 54,752 MI | 2008-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-25 12:23:31 | PASSED | 45,657 MI | 2007-12-20 00:00:00 |
| 2005-11-26 11:53:07 | PASSED | 31,201 MI | 2006-12-20 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-09-28 16:11:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2021-09-27 16:15:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2020-10-02 08:38:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

**2019-10-02 07:01:09 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2018-10-10 09:23:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

**2018-10-10 09:23:05 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- PRS: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

**2017-10-04 08:15:47 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

**2009-11-21 10:09:17 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: air bag light on

**2006-11-25 12:23:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LB52AXV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LB52AXV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.