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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LS52 FHCMOT history

LS52 FHC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 148,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS52 FHC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,375 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FHC was last recorded at 148,375 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 9,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2015: 52,646 miles, lower than 77,892 miles on 28 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,473 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,902 miles
Average per year
6,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,375 miles
  • 2024 – 138,473 miles
  • 2023 – 120,067 miles
  • 2022 – 99,213 miles
  • 2021 – 80,683 miles
  • 2020 – 66,359 miles
  • 2019 – 63,853 miles
  • 2018 – 61,616 miles
  • 2017 – 60,296 miles
  • 2016 – 58,236 miles
  • 2015 – 52,646 miles
  • 2014 – 48,532 miles
  • 2013 – 46,490 miles
  • 2012 – 42,904 miles
  • 2011 – 41,594 miles
  • 2010 – 40,201 miles
  • 2009 – 35,382 miles
  • 2008 – 27,063 miles
  • 2007 – 23,884 miles
  • 2005 – 18,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,375 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,375 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,375 miles
    Test number
    499600201571
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,375 miles (+9,902)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,375 miles
    Test number
    727193386004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,473 miles (+18,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    530733475883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,067 miles (+20,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    853314336316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    804577472875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,213 miles (+18,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    310560013531
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,683 miles (+14,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    339326511351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,359 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    774722954395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    115892395829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

  10. Fail63,853 miles (+2,237)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    780307771530
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

  11. Pass61,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    447069020936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,616 miles (+1,320)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    799014092982
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass60,296 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    831670247352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    632496254166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,236 miles (+5,590)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    980670350893
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blades

  16. Pass52,646 miles (-25,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    534481329878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,892 miles (+29,360)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    112323004495
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    549846274245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail48,532 miles (+2,042)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    545125174235
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML WARNING LIGHT ON

  20. Pass46,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    525435453240
    • NoteEML ON

  21. Fail46,490 miles (+3,586)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    959565853203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEML ON

  22. Pass42,904 miles (+1,310)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    436253962257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteRear offside tyre deep crackes & split

  23. Pass41,594 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    309295361213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside tyre outer sidewall cuts & splits

  24. Fail41,594 miles (+1,393)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    676745261273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside tyre outer sidewall cuts & splits

  25. Fail40,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    264231370222
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass40,201 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    402031370222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,382 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    122792579202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,063 miles
    Test number
    620450228106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,063 miles (+3,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,063 miles
    Test number
    690739218124
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass23,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,884 miles
    Test number
    493121227151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,884 miles (+5,207)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,884 miles
    Test number
    271450327472
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked
    • NoteTracking

  32. Pass18,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    570535905304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FHC

Does LS52 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FHC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FHC?
The MOT on LS52 FHC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FHC done?
LS52 FHC was recorded at 148,375 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
Has LS52 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FHC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 FHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FHC find?
LS52 FHC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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