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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FONMOT history

LS52 FON is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 22,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LS52 FON red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
22,508 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FON was last recorded at 22,508 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,842 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,508 miles
  • 2025 – 21,842 miles
  • 2024 – 21,613 miles
  • 2023 – 21,189 miles
  • 2022 – 20,689 miles
  • 2021 – 18,613 miles
  • 2020 – 14,517 miles
  • 2019 – 13,999 miles
  • 2018 – 13,252 miles
  • 2017 – 12,564 miles
  • 2016 – 12,357 miles
  • 2015 – 11,624 miles
  • 2014 – 11,195 miles
  • 2013 – 10,425 miles
  • 2012 – 9,635 miles
  • 2011 – 9,409 miles
  • 2010 – 8,886 miles
  • 2008 – 8,295 miles
  • 2007 – 7,829 miles
  • 2006 – 6,364 miles
  • 2005 – 4,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,508 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    973529035814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,842 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    21,842 miles
    Test number
    350120023866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,613 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    21,613 miles
    Test number
    401203699493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,189 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,189 miles
    Test number
    877795156625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,154 miles (+465)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,154 miles
    Test number
    599869741181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and nearside front lower arm( rear facing) rubber bushes deteriorated/worn+split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper juddering
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall has a deep cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody work damage to offside
    • AdvisoryRaer exhaust box corroded
  6. Pass20,689 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,689 miles
    Test number
    167352859761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail20,674 miles (+2,061)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,674 miles
    Test number
    676824656905
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass18,613 miles (+4,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    801005343604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  9. Pass14,517 miles (+518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,517 miles
    Test number
    141181087971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass13,999 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    13,999 miles
    Test number
    787745018331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    768796476051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail13,252 miles (+688)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    607835699878
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high On both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass12,564 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    973731909316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,357 miles
    Test number
    313690709435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,357 miles (+733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,357 miles
    Test number
    892880113439
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass11,624 miles (+429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,624 miles
    Test number
    137662135255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass11,195 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    11,195 miles
    Test number
    166056014465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,172 miles (+747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    669665004066
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass10,425 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,425 miles
    Test number
    836306223001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    9,635 miles
    Test number
    707398202095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,635 miles (+226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,635 miles
    Test number
    978328802050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass9,409 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,409 miles
    Test number
    827999301071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,886 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,886 miles
    Test number
    980193400002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,295 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,295 miles
    Test number
    650438658366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,829 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,829 miles
    Test number
    150652257366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,364 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,364 miles
    Test number
    590895726302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    4,649 miles
    Test number
    922163855351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FON

Does LS52 FON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FON is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FON?
The MOT on LS52 FON is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FON done?
LS52 FON was recorded at 22,508 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 861 miles a year.
Has LS52 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FON has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 FON 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 FON find?
LS52 FON passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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