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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FHAMOT history

LS52 FHA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LS52 FHA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
102,429 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FHA
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
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FHA was last recorded at 102,429 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,273 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
5,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,429 miles
  • 2021 – 97,417 miles
  • 2020 – 93,167 miles
  • 2019 – 91,659 miles
  • 2018 – 83,069 miles
  • 2017 – 71,975 miles
  • 2016 – 62,658 miles
  • 2015 – 56,128 miles
  • 2014 – 49,164 miles
  • 2013 – 43,866 miles
  • 2012 – 36,897 miles
  • 2011 – 32,832 miles
  • 2010 – 29,661 miles
  • 2009 – 26,082 miles
  • 2008 – 22,106 miles
  • 2007 – 17,536 miles
  • 2006 – 12,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,429 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    600661463666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,429 miles (+156)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    219193198478
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,273 miles (+4,856)13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    539152307711
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass97,417 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    242466083247
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail97,417 miles (+4,250)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    265810353070
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper bearing damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass93,167 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,167 miles
    Test number
    153268098240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,659 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,659 miles
    Test number
    989329991638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,657 miles (+8,588)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,657 miles
    Test number
    227504788535
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,069 miles (+160)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    962909245961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail82,909 miles (+10,934)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    823624294475
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,975 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    177566765851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    867208689099
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502826715420
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass56,128 miles (+6,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    105961885177
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  15. Pass49,164 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    975958654174
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,164 miles (+5,298)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    355778254141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,866 miles (+6,969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    295842183466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail36,897 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    247276562452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass36,897 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    689226562145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,832 miles (+3,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,832 miles
    Test number
    906718951147
    • Note2 high level brake lights not working

  21. Pass29,661 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    184765450110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,082 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,082 miles
    Test number
    221179659402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,106 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,106 miles
    Test number
    450047258148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,536 miles (+4,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,536 miles
    Test number
    831186767191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass12,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,697 miles
    Test number
    433965306265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FHA

Does LS52 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FHA expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FHA?
The MOT on LS52 FHA expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FHA done?
LS52 FHA was recorded at 102,429 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 5,547 miles a year.
Has LS52 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FHA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 FHA 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 FHA find?
LS52 FHA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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