Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LS52 BVMMOT history
LS52 BVM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 39,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 39,858 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,368 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 BVM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 BVM was last recorded at 39,858 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 39,847 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 1,368 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,858 miles
- 2025 – 34,026 miles
- 2024 – 33,620 miles
- 2023 – 32,462 miles
- 2022 – 31,608 miles
- 2021 – 29,752 miles
- 2020 – 26,191 miles
- 2019 – 23,334 miles
- 2015 – 23,297 miles
- 2014 – 22,429 miles
- 2013 – 21,645 miles
- 2012 – 17,812 miles
- 2011 – 17,404 miles
- 2010 – 16,713 miles
- 2009 – 16,170 miles
- 2008 – 15,505 miles
- 2007 – 14,696 miles
- 2006 – 13,160 miles
- 2005 – 11,394 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,858 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting.,Tyre old
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old 2007
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,858 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 39,858 miles
- Test number
- 501908392742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,847 miles (+5,821)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,847 miles
- Test number
- 905106197200
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,026 miles (+406)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 34,026 miles
- Test number
- 168237217700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass33,620 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 33,620 miles
- Test number
- 636336688645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting.,Tyre old (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail33,620 miles (+1,158)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,620 miles
- Test number
- 369616557589
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting.,Tyre old (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre old 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,462 miles (+854)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 32,462 miles
- Test number
- 715631720448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,608 miles (+1,856)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 31,608 miles
- Test number
- 177631797619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,752 miles (+3,561)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 29,752 miles
- Test number
- 938729813039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,191 miles (+2,857)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 26,191 miles
- Test number
- 858041334628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,334 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 23,334 miles
- Test number
- 264611070984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,330 miles (+33)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,330 miles
- Test number
- 511839332795
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle case broken
Pass23,297 miles (+868)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 23,297 miles
- Test number
- 846882321561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 22,429 miles
- Test number
- 328220384431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,429 miles (+784)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,429 miles
- Test number
- 978540984275
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass21,645 miles (+3,833)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 21,645 miles
- Test number
- 649789683253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,812 miles (+408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,812 miles
- Test number
- 567668192237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass17,404 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 17,404 miles
- Test number
- 886766581245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 16,713 miles
- Test number
- 911502970202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,713 miles (+543)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,713 miles
- Test number
- 434612870254
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake disc's lipped & wearing !!!
- NoteNearside rear brake's showing some distortion !!!
- NoteOffside front front suspension anti roll bar link joint slight play & boot damage !!!
- NoteRear brake disc's lipped & scored up !!!
Pass16,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 16,170 miles
- Test number
- 342262589492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,170 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,170 miles
- Test number
- 251762489275
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!
Pass16,170 miles (+665)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 16,170 miles
- Test number
- 470892589219
- NoteNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blade smearing screen !!!
Pass15,505 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 15,505 miles
- Test number
- 600148198221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,696 miles (+1,536)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 14,696 miles
- Test number
- 721801497225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,160 miles (+1,766)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,160 miles
- Test number
- 333369396270
- NoteN/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged
Pass11,394 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 11,394 miles
- Test number
- 501070305320
- NoteBoth rear shock absorbers slightly damp with suspention fluid
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen slighty
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteOffside front tyre speed rating not matching
Questions about LS52 BVM
- Does LS52 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BVM is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 BVM?
- The MOT on LS52 BVM is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 BVM done?
- LS52 BVM was recorded at 39,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
- Has LS52 BVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 BVM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS52 BVM 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 LS52 BVM find?
- LS52 BVM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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