Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LF52 YFWMOT history
LF52 YFW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,402 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 YFW
- 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
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 YFW was last recorded at 85,402 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,714 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,688 miles
- Average per year
- 3,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,402 miles
- 2024 – 81,714 miles
- 2023 – 79,461 miles
- 2022 – 76,243 miles
- 2021 – 72,712 miles
- 2020 – 71,608 miles
- 2019 – 70,330 miles
- 2018 – 66,674 miles
- 2017 – 65,920 miles
- 2016 – 65,385 miles
- 2015 – 63,694 miles
- 2014 – 59,158 miles
- 2013 – 48,244 miles
- 2012 – 42,416 miles
- 2011 – 37,773 miles
- 2010 – 34,606 miles
- 2009 – 31,540 miles
- 2008 – 27,681 miles
- 2007 – 23,236 miles
- 2006 – 18,782 miles
- 2005 – 13,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,402 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,402 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,402 miles
- Test number
- 565420772422
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,402 miles (+3,688)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,402 miles
- Test number
- 303628569190
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,714 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 81,714 miles
- Test number
- 994989907583
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp reduced light output
- AdvisoryRear Washer not working
Fail81,714 miles (+2,253)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,714 miles
- Test number
- 281072175931
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp reduced light output
- AdvisoryRear Washer not working
Pass79,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,461 miles
- Test number
- 544145062368
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,461 miles (+3,218)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,461 miles
- Test number
- 810846587524
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,243 miles (+3,531)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 76,243 miles
- Test number
- 338849498581
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers leak from corner of bonnet
Pass72,712 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,712 miles
- Test number
- 622652450297
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays
Fail72,712 miles (+1,104)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,712 miles
- Test number
- 540121446153
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays
Pass71,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,608 miles
- Test number
- 716360157521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,608 miles (+1,278)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,608 miles
- Test number
- 714104745243
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,330 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,330 miles
- Test number
- 746381163678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,674 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 66,674 miles
- Test number
- 565223021549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,920 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,920 miles
- Test number
- 194141246156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,385 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,385 miles
- Test number
- 239512667032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre cracked but not down to cords
Fail65,385 miles (+1,691)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,385 miles
- Test number
- 193477917673
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre cracked but not down to cords
Pass63,694 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,694 miles
- Test number
- 519180814487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass59,158 miles (+10,914)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 59,158 miles
- Test number
- 299206174293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront suspension soft on rebound check
- NoteOffside rear passenger door occasionally is reluctant to open from the inside
Pass48,244 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 48,244 miles
- Test number
- 269506373285
- NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
Fail48,244 miles (+5,828)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,244 miles
- Test number
- 865856273279
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
Pass42,416 miles (+4,643)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,416 miles
- Test number
- 435477152251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 37,773 miles
- Test number
- 488110661205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,773 miles (+3,167)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,773 miles
- Test number
- 325019151272
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass34,606 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,606 miles
- Test number
- 724588650252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,540 miles (+3,859)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,540 miles
- Test number
- 832071669215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,681 miles (+4,445)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,681 miles
- Test number
- 200716458210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,236 miles (+4,454)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,236 miles
- Test number
- 373501447451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,782 miles (+4,931)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 18,782 miles
- Test number
- 353514136265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 13,851 miles
- Test number
- 390575335428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 YFW
- Does LF52 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YFW is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 YFW?
- The MOT on LF52 YFW is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 YFW done?
- LF52 YFW was recorded at 85,402 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
- Has LF52 YFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 YFW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF52 YFW 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 YFW find?
- LF52 YFW passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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