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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 FMAMOT history

LF52 FMA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LF52 FMA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,618 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FMA
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
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FMA was last recorded at 79,618 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,391 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,227 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,618 miles
  • 2024 – 72,391 miles
  • 2023 – 70,547 miles
  • 2022 – 68,835 miles
  • 2021 – 67,666 miles
  • 2020 – 65,699 miles
  • 2019 – 63,948 miles
  • 2018 – 61,377 miles
  • 2017 – 58,764 miles
  • 2016 – 55,649 miles
  • 2015 – 53,946 miles
  • 2014 – 51,209 miles
  • 2013 – 47,711 miles
  • 2012 – 44,040 miles
  • 2011 – 38,570 miles
  • 2010 – 34,334 miles
  • 2009 – 28,809 miles
  • 2008 – 24,670 miles
  • 2007 – 20,806 miles
  • 2006 – 16,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,618 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,618 miles (+7,227)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    558426063618
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,391 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    636283504852
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail72,371 miles (+1,824)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    463617284285
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass70,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    427311178420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,547 miles (+1,712)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    506457675650
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass68,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    609620720192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,835 miles (+1,169)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    349740929270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    348732507667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,664 miles (+1,965)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    967106513844
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,699 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,699 miles
    Test number
    501399379972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    188224141706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,948 miles (+2,571)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    654870401195
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass61,377 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    313883342957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,764 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    762950178120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,649 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    290060491287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,946 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    628545567976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    435923884273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail51,209 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    746773284293
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,711 miles (+3,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    577351783239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,040 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    547943182225
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass38,570 miles (+4,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,570 miles
    Test number
    226807271238
    • NoteNear side headlamp image poor

  22. Pass34,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    361393090419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack

  23. Fail34,334 miles (+5,525)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    340963990476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack

  24. Pass28,809 miles (+4,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    943716089287
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass24,670 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    962593488286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,806 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    753291497289
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s sleeve on front anti roll bar cracked

  27. Fail20,806 miles (+4,161)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    900821497228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s sleeve on front anti roll bar cracked

  28. Pass16,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,645 miles
    Test number
    370682186434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FMA

Does LF52 FMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FMA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FMA?
The MOT on LF52 FMA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FMA done?
LF52 FMA was recorded at 79,618 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has LF52 FMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FMA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 FMA 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 FMA find?
LF52 FMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake lever pivot slightly tight; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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