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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FCMMOT history

LS52 FCM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

LS52 FCM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
162,995 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FCM was last recorded at 162,995 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 3,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,352 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,643 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,995 miles
  • 2023 – 159,352 miles
  • 2022 – 152,440 miles
  • 2021 – 139,245 miles
  • 2020 – 128,863 miles
  • 2019 – 122,305 miles
  • 2018 – 118,142 miles
  • 2017 – 115,823 miles
  • 2016 – 114,193 miles
  • 2014 – 111,141 miles
  • 2013 – 105,159 miles
  • 2012 – 99,425 miles
  • 2011 – 92,928 miles
  • 2010 – 81,666 miles
  • 2009 – 71,322 miles
  • 2008 – 66,341 miles
  • 2007 – 59,355 miles
  • 2006 – 52,844 miles
  • 2005 – 45,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,995 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,995 miles (+3,643)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,995 miles
    Test number
    956948450965
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,352 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,352 miles
    Test number
    960818089526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,440 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,440 miles
    Test number
    953513811925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,272 miles (+13,027)3 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,272 miles
    Test number
    885288783852
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow is excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass139,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,245 miles
    Test number
    195613375943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,244 miles (+10,381)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,244 miles
    Test number
    495381365596
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass128,863 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,863 miles
    Test number
    840549940993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail128,861 miles (+6,556)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,861 miles
    Test number
    362735021416
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass122,305 miles (+4,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    586741200487
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass118,142 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,142 miles
    Test number
    387913599792
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  11. Fail118,141 miles (+2,318)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    537151442013
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass115,823 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    236949746790
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail115,822 miles (+97)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    452413333116
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail115,725 miles (+1,532)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    468438592667
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    502724448613
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail114,193 miles (+3,052)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    199925927780
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass111,141 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,141 miles
    Test number
    115476224305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,159 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    466500633438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass99,425 miles (+6,497)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,425 miles
    Test number
    259473712305
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on legal limit and nail in tread
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit
    • NotePlastic cover fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight blow from front flexe exhaust pipe

  20. Pass92,928 miles (+60)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    549150931360
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBackbox exhaust is excessively corroded and weakened.
    • NoteThere is a exhaust leak before the catalyst causing abnormal ECU readings which produces High exhaust Harmful gas emissions.

  21. Fail92,868 miles (+11,202)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    426106521380
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBackbox exhaust is excessively corroded and weakened.
    • NoteEngine management lamp ON.

  22. Pass81,666 miles (+10,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    741909120308
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushs worn osf very close to excess

  23. Pass71,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    531180119364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,322 miles (+4,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    922727309359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Pass66,341 miles (+6,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    473776618328
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass59,355 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    433757597204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,844 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,844 miles
    Test number
    394097796286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    341012095441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FCM

Does LS52 FCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FCM expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FCM?
The MOT on LS52 FCM expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FCM done?
LS52 FCM was recorded at 162,995 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has LS52 FCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FCM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 FCM 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 FCM find?
LS52 FCM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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