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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FHBMOT history

LS52 FHB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS52 FHB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,139 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FHB
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
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FHB was last recorded at 100,139 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,002 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles
Average per year
4,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,139 miles
  • 2025 – 99,002 miles
  • 2024 – 93,334 miles
  • 2023 – 81,640 miles
  • 2022 – 70,334 miles
  • 2021 – 61,601 miles
  • 2020 – 54,894 miles
  • 2019 – 48,063 miles
  • 2018 – 40,112 miles
  • 2017 – 32,777 miles
  • 2015 – 27,140 miles
  • 2014 – 25,900 miles
  • 2013 – 24,220 miles
  • 2012 – 22,979 miles
  • 2011 – 21,956 miles
  • 2010 – 19,836 miles
  • 2009 – 16,896 miles
  • 2008 – 15,062 miles
  • 2007 – 12,278 miles
  • 2006 – 9,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,139 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,139 miles (+1,137)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,139 miles
    Test number
    426606757524
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass99,002 miles (+5,668)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    117778121087
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,334 miles (+11,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    536898625590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,640 miles (+11,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    771591298942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,334 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    127417827344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    744761251667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,601 miles (+6,707)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    428612296945
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,894 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,894 miles
    Test number
    847311766052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,063 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    706581818857
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail48,063 miles (+7,951)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    584147129063
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass40,112 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    127651888990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,777 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    937588906070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,709 miles (+5,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,709 miles
    Test number
    143206663436
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass27,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    538314842619
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing very low on tread inner edges 165/70/14

  15. Fail27,139 miles (+1,239)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    517171757436
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre very low on tread inner edges 165/70/14

  16. Pass25,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,900 miles
    Test number
    379849874407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,899 miles (+1,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,899 miles
    Test number
    366589474433
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass24,220 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    689520983297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass22,979 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    556846092232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,956 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,956 miles
    Test number
    788270501358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail21,949 miles (+2,113)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    956238391266
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass19,836 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    461719480291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts to side wall

  23. Fail19,836 miles (+2,940)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    441859780266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts to side wall

  24. Pass16,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,896 miles
    Test number
    213346509485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,896 miles (+1,834)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,896 miles
    Test number
    203615609477
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass15,062 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,062 miles
    Test number
    831481708190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass12,278 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,278 miles
    Test number
    611994117162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,226 miles
    Test number
    160958506196
    • 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)

Questions about LS52 FHB

Does LS52 FHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FHB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FHB?
The MOT on LS52 FHB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FHB done?
LS52 FHB was recorded at 100,139 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
Has LS52 FHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FHB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 FHB 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 FHB find?
LS52 FHB passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished; offside headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, and 1 more.

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