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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 FWFMOT history

LS52 FWF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LS52 FWF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,723 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FWF was last recorded at 66,723 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,111 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,612 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,723 miles
  • 2024 – 64,111 miles
  • 2023 – 60,195 miles
  • 2022 – 59,239 miles
  • 2021 – 56,814 miles
  • 2020 – 54,644 miles
  • 2019 – 49,161 miles
  • 2018 – 46,496 miles
  • 2017 – 46,254 miles
  • 2016 – 45,275 miles
  • 2015 – 43,805 miles
  • 2014 – 40,890 miles
  • 2012 – 39,636 miles
  • 2011 – 37,956 miles
  • 2010 – 35,959 miles
  • 2009 – 32,166 miles
  • 2008 – 27,503 miles
  • 2007 – 22,618 miles
  • 2006 – 17,120 miles
  • 2005 – 11,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156643451948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    617885738395
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass66,723 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    456697788767
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Fail66,722 miles (+2,611)3 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    665264135721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Pass64,111 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    294444439067
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail64,111 miles (+3,916)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    714818863981
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass60,195 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    917258017444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail59,239 miles (+2,425)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    117088491355
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair release uneven (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass56,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    445358166091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail56,813 miles (+2,169)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    858850265302
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass54,644 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    474496974226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,161 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    181365854144
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IS RUSTY IN PLACES
  13. Pass46,496 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    709089800797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Fail46,495 miles (+241)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    879574971128
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Pass46,254 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    345456980969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,275 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    248896995950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,805 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    139864685486
    • NoteBoth antirool bar inner bushes slighty worn
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
  18. Fail43,805 miles (+2,915)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    687304185059
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth antirool bar inner bushes slighty worn
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
  19. Pass40,890 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    545805914155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,880 miles (+1,244)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    966046904154
    • 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  21. Pass39,636 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    327949742399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,956 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    209888941366
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass35,959 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    503464240318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,166 miles (+4,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    830603149367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass27,503 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    710315648320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass22,618 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,618 miles
    Test number
    983596947356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,120 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,120 miles
    Test number
    532202656393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,455 miles
    Test number
    104519615383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FWF

Does LS52 FWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FWF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FWF?
The MOT on LS52 FWF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FWF done?
LS52 FWF was recorded at 66,723 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has LS52 FWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FWF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 FWF 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 FWF find?
LS52 FWF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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