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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 FLZMOT history

LF52 FLZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LF52 FLZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,703 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FLZ was last recorded at 130,703 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,703 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,703 miles
  • 2024 – 124,731 miles
  • 2023 – 109,632 miles
  • 2022 – 98,550 miles
  • 2021 – 92,709 miles
  • 2020 – 91,322 miles
  • 2019 – 88,897 miles
  • 2018 – 84,924 miles
  • 2017 – 78,557 miles
  • 2016 – 72,376 miles
  • 2015 – 65,161 miles
  • 2014 – 57,959 miles
  • 2013 – 51,276 miles
  • 2012 – 44,054 miles
  • 2011 – 37,421 miles
  • 2010 – 30,618 miles
  • 2009 – 24,576 miles
  • 2008 – 21,458 miles
  • 2007 – 18,917 miles
  • 2006 – 15,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,703 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi leaking gasesRecorded 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.

  • O/S/R spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Back box outer skin corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,703 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    625341538760
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi leaking gases

  2. Fail130,703 miles (+5,972)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    740377224833
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi leaking gases

  3. Pass124,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    887679886847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,731 miles (+15,099)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    361905191696
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass109,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,632 miles
    Test number
    761229129964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,632 miles (+11,082)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,632 miles
    Test number
    601285463818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass98,550 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,550 miles
    Test number
    308707514904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,709 miles
    Test number
    250296391685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,708 miles (+1,386)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    936949574776
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens discolouring/pattern distorting

  10. Pass91,322 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    566940143974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass88,897 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    270957111115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,924 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    585072206535
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper side light bulbs not working
    • AdvisoryDrivers front tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass78,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    383403542510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,557 miles (+6,181)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    411497203296
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  15. Pass72,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    800473537951
    • AdvisoryO/S/R spring corroded
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroding

  16. Fail72,376 miles (+7,215)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    200145707354
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R spring corroded
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass65,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    691107638748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,161 miles (+7,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    571716514690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass57,959 miles (+6,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    609587084270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    978681193213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,276 miles (+7,222)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    285748983235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre balding at inner edge

  22. Pass44,054 miles (+6,633)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    915440392221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking and 3mm
    • NoteSigns of fire damage to front of engine bay

  23. Fail37,421 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,421 miles
    Test number
    375081391438
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass37,421 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,421 miles
    Test number
    966991791212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,618 miles
    Test number
    340228370485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,618 miles (+6,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,618 miles
    Test number
    971998870217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass24,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,576 miles
    Test number
    963819879299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,576 miles (+3,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,576 miles
    Test number
    294289379207
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass21,458 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,458 miles
    Test number
    720300288248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,917 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    662493787259
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass15,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,360 miles
    Test number
    114015386236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FLZ

Does LF52 FLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FLZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FLZ?
The MOT on LF52 FLZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FLZ done?
LF52 FLZ was recorded at 130,703 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has LF52 FLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FLZ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FLZ 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 LF52 FLZ find?
LF52 FLZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front exhaust flexi leaking gases.

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