
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LS52 FJJMOT history
LS52 FJJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 70,766 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FJJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FJJ was last recorded at 70,766 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,745 miles · 17 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 3,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 70,766 miles
- 2019 – 70,289 miles
- 2018 – 58,568 miles
- 2017 – 47,510 miles
- 2016 – 39,438 miles
- 2015 – 37,390 miles
- 2014 – 35,665 miles
- 2013 – 33,218 miles
- 2012 – 30,830 miles
- 2011 – 28,067 miles
- 2010 – 25,553 miles
- 2009 – 23,045 miles
- 2008 – 20,616 miles
- 2007 – 17,928 miles
- 2006 – 15,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,766 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 70,766 miles
- Test number
- 720932612880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,745 miles (+24)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,745 miles
- Test number
- 906276435239
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,721 miles (+432)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,721 miles
- Test number
- 209177813444
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,289 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 70,289 miles
- Test number
- 357137429799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,286 miles (+11,718)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,286 miles
- Test number
- 977528789310
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,568 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,568 miles
- Test number
- 974128469503
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,565 miles (+11,055)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,565 miles
- Test number
- 699107450203
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 47,510 miles
- Test number
- 196509634582
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,507 miles (+8,069)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,507 miles
- Test number
- 613297574411
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 886401962332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,438 miles (+2,048)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 890109991033
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass37,390 miles (+1,725)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,390 miles
- Test number
- 869615145269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear tyre badly cracking in treads
Pass35,665 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 35,665 miles
- Test number
- 465847764214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass33,218 miles (+2,388)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,218 miles
- Test number
- 159498163280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine warning light on at time of test
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass30,830 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,830 miles
- Test number
- 427819452208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,828 miles (+2,761)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,828 miles
- Test number
- 879872952254
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass28,067 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,067 miles
- Test number
- 208820661296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,553 miles
- Test number
- 353679850264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,551 miles (+2,506)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,551 miles
- Test number
- 104169550225
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,045 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,045 miles
- Test number
- 143404269212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Fail23,043 miles (+2,427)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,043 miles
- Test number
- 182454369215
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass20,616 miles (+2,688)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,616 miles
- Test number
- 351146868279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,928 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,928 miles
- Test number
- 543629767250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,012 miles
- Test number
- 833142376272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FJJ
- Does LS52 FJJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 FJJ expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FJJ?
- The MOT on LS52 FJJ expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 FJJ done?
- LS52 FJJ was recorded at 70,766 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FJJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FJJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FJJ 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 FJJ find?
- LS52 FJJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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