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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 FXPMOT history

LF52 FXP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

LF52 FXP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,499 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FXP
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
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FXP was last recorded at 78,499 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 15,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,671 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
15,828 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,499 miles
  • 2023 – 62,671 miles
  • 2021 – 56,175 miles
  • 2020 – 52,061 miles
  • 2019 – 48,056 miles
  • 2018 – 45,444 miles
  • 2017 – 43,534 miles
  • 2016 – 40,325 miles
  • 2015 – 38,278 miles
  • 2014 – 35,890 miles
  • 2013 – 33,133 miles
  • 2012 – 30,264 miles
  • 2011 – 28,728 miles
  • 2010 – 26,904 miles
  • 2009 – 25,038 miles
  • 2008 – 21,066 miles
  • 2007 – 15,898 miles
  • 2006 – 14,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,499 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    636902933001
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,499 miles (+15,828)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    231715056378
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,671 miles (+6,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    984938665398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,175 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,175 miles
    Test number
    333024803051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,061 miles (+4,005)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    960551556853
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass48,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    772201928752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail48,056 miles (+2,612)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    130050248876
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    874798523964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,444 miles (+1,910)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    913196852763
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Pass43,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    700928145800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,534 miles (+3,209)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    640012686160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass40,325 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,325 miles
    Test number
    886283716685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,278 miles
    Test number
    152276347986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,278 miles (+2,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,278 miles
    Test number
    485320200206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass35,890 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    489045714486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    755462083266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,133 miles (+2,869)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    618272083243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Fail30,264 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,264 miles
    Test number
    449816052221
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass30,264 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,264 miles
    Test number
    819336052250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,728 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    105117061299
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass28,728 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    205947561241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,904 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    451954360241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    493980209480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail25,038 miles (+3,972)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    641200309355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail21,066 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    312171288454
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  26. Pass21,066 miles (+5,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    871061188271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  27. Pass15,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    453708067299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,898 miles (+1,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    803548567266
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  29. Pass14,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,201 miles
    Test number
    710321376299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FXP

Does LF52 FXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FXP expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FXP?
The MOT on LF52 FXP expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FXP done?
LF52 FXP was recorded at 78,499 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has LF52 FXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FXP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 FXP 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 FXP find?
LF52 FXP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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