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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FOHMOT history

LS52 FOH is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

LS52 FOH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
168,500 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FOH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FOH was last recorded at 168,500 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,330 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,170 miles
Average per year
7,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,500 miles
  • 2023 – 165,330 miles
  • 2022 – 161,636 miles
  • 2021 – 159,202 miles
  • 2020 – 153,606 miles
  • 2019 – 147,677 miles
  • 2018 – 137,237 miles
  • 2017 – 123,518 miles
  • 2016 – 106,759 miles
  • 2015 – 90,701 miles
  • 2014 – 75,929 miles
  • 2013 – 62,651 miles
  • 2012 – 58,722 miles
  • 2011 – 55,255 miles
  • 2010 – 49,808 miles
  • 2009 – 39,506 miles
  • 2008 – 37,382 miles
  • 2007 – 30,830 miles
  • 2006 – 25,126 miles
  • 2005 – 19,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,500 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust rear box corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,500 miles (+3,170)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,500 miles
    Test number
    829929782891
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass165,330 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,330 miles
    Test number
    777351277220
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside rack joint excessive movement/play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail165,326 miles (+3,690)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    840681768538
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside rack joint excessive movement/play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass161,636 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,636 miles
    Test number
    552213340407
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Fail161,628 miles (+2,426)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,628 miles
    Test number
    939509244180
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass159,202 miles (+5,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    928446180451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass153,606 miles (+5,929)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,606 miles
    Test number
    402643010318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass147,677 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,677 miles
    Test number
    748923550296
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Fail147,677 miles (+7)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,677 miles
    Test number
    173802591022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Fail147,670 miles (+6)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    837734937667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm 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 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))

  11. Fail147,664 miles (+10,427)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    812962275820
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm 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 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))

  12. Pass137,237 miles (+13,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,237 miles
    Test number
    480512534428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,518 miles (+16,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    271196710581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass106,759 miles (+16,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    534349701431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,701 miles (+14,772)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    207596555169
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass75,929 miles (+13,278)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    707869164189
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear shock duct covers insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge/worn low

  17. Pass62,651 miles (+3,929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    959316363148
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass58,722 miles (+3,467)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    856200172195
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside rear number plate light dim

  19. Pass55,255 miles (+5,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    246329851411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  20. Pass49,808 miles (+10,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    944866960149
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  21. Pass39,506 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    444119569160
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    704145928321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,382 miles (+6,552)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    544430328362
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass30,830 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    184100927341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,802 miles (+5,676)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    740197717302
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass25,126 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    933417716328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,997 miles
    Test number
    684108195208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FOH

Does LS52 FOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FOH expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FOH?
The MOT on LS52 FOH expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FOH done?
LS52 FOH was recorded at 168,500 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 7,842 miles a year.
Has LS52 FOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FOH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 FOH 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 FOH find?
LS52 FOH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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