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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LS52 FJXMOT history

LS52 FJX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

LS52 FJX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,904 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FJX
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 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FJX was last recorded at 78,904 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,245 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,904 miles
  • 2021 – 78,245 miles
  • 2020 – 77,831 miles
  • 2019 – 75,448 miles
  • 2018 – 72,160 miles
  • 2017 – 66,495 miles
  • 2016 – 63,135 miles
  • 2015 – 61,716 miles
  • 2014 – 59,482 miles
  • 2013 – 57,287 miles
  • 2011 – 48,798 miles
  • 2010 – 38,647 miles
  • 2009 – 34,696 miles
  • 2008 – 28,996 miles
  • 2007 – 25,277 miles
  • 2006 – 22,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,904 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,904 miles (+659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    989368284740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,245 miles (+414)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    350692062373
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,831 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    583570210025
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,448 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    357518013889
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,160 miles (+5,665)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    893632335969
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    860592586117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,495 miles (+3,360)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    152168876473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass63,135 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    357458607845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,716 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,716 miles
    Test number
    348616835264
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass61,716 miles (+2,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,716 miles
    Test number
    429586735276
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass59,482 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    536331444254
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail59,474 miles (+2,187)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    316184314430
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass57,287 miles (+8,489)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    157940323486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp is illuminated on dash
    • NoteSlight oil leak from the reverse switch on the gearbox

  14. Pass48,798 miles (+10,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    956094001349
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,647 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    721375870291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  16. Fail38,647 miles (+3,951)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    270845270281
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  17. Pass34,696 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    132981509204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    253915828281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail28,996 miles (+3,719)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    654014528269
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,277 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    214637997475
    • NoteAdvise front number plate damaged
    • NoteAdvise o/s front tyre close to legal limits firestone 165 / 70 / r 14 81t

  21. Fail25,277 miles (+3,239)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    704537897169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate damaged
    • NoteAdvise o/s front tyre close to legal limits firestone 165 / 70 / r 14 81t

  22. Pass22,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    554662016160
    • NoteVt32 issued with vt30

  23. Fail22,038 miles1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    291402216432
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked
    • NoteFront offside brake pads worn more than nearside reccomend brake check.
    • NoteFront offside tyre worn on inside edge reccomend check tracking.
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment as it is nearing end of travel.

Questions about LS52 FJX

Does LS52 FJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FJX expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FJX?
The MOT on LS52 FJX expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FJX done?
LS52 FJX was recorded at 78,904 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has LS52 FJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FJX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LS52 FJX 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 FJX find?
LS52 FJX passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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