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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FVDMOT history

LS52 FVD is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LS52 FVD purple Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
151,316 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FVD was last recorded at 151,316 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 10,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,255 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
10,061 miles
Average per year
8,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,316 miles
  • 2022 – 141,255 miles
  • 2021 – 129,659 miles
  • 2020 – 110,759 miles
  • 2019 – 102,900 miles
  • 2018 – 93,861 miles
  • 2017 – 85,041 miles
  • 2016 – 74,829 miles
  • 2015 – 64,490 miles
  • 2014 – 57,526 miles
  • 2013 – 53,238 miles
  • 2012 – 46,217 miles
  • 2011 – 33,526 miles
  • 2010 – 24,311 miles
  • 2007 – 20,243 miles
  • 2006 – 15,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside headlamp bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,316 miles (+10,061)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,316 miles
    Test number
    932221001932
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    395986866136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Fail141,255 miles (+11,596)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    775183873744
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Pass129,659 miles (+18,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,659 miles
    Test number
    825247588263
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass110,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    486448042169
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL displayed

  6. Fail110,758 miles (+7,858)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    977533265164
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH...uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL displayed

  7. Pass102,900 miles (+9,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    954272507607
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting broken

  8. Pass93,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    367324735428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail93,861 miles (+8,820)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    556199046137
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass85,041 miles (+10,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    743561836935
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ...Both Front... (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    157340912091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail74,829 miles (+10,339)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    240730973306
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass64,490 miles (+173)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,490 miles
    Test number
    278496055091
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteNearside rear upper sidelight inoperative
    • NoteOffside front outer brake pad worn low
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  14. Fail64,317 miles (+6,791)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    245340555083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteNearside rear upper sidelight inoperative
    • NoteOffside front outer brake pad worn low
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  15. Pass57,526 miles (+4,288)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    189681034453
    • NoteEngine management light at dash stays ON
    • NoteExhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)
    • NoteRear b/discs getting corroded at inner/outer faces

  16. Pass53,238 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    116529933014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    928063132077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,217 miles (+12,691)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    616512232006
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteS/r/s light on

  19. Pass33,526 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,526 miles
    Test number
    849654431093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,311 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    143502840476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,243 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,243 miles
    Test number
    241200417326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,519 miles
    Test number
    513904126311
    • NoteFront tyres worn to excess on inner edges

Questions about LS52 FVD

Does LS52 FVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FVD expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FVD?
The MOT on LS52 FVD expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FVD done?
LS52 FVD was recorded at 151,316 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 8,383 miles a year.
Has LS52 FVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FVD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 FVD 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 FVD find?
LS52 FVD passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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