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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 JLUMOT history

LS52 JLU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

LS52 JLU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
82,738 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 JLU
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
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 JLU was last recorded at 82,738 miles on 23 May 2025, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,255 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
3,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,738 miles
  • 2024 – 81,255 miles
  • 2022 – 79,482 miles
  • 2021 – 76,733 miles
  • 2020 – 74,203 miles
  • 2019 – 70,448 miles
  • 2018 – 66,611 miles
  • 2017 – 62,941 miles
  • 2016 – 59,538 miles
  • 2015 – 56,818 miles
  • 2014 – 53,727 miles
  • 2013 – 50,310 miles
  • 2012 – 46,271 miles
  • 2011 – 42,633 miles
  • 2010 – 37,050 miles
  • 2009 – 30,596 miles
  • 2008 – 28,510 miles
  • 2007 – 24,482 miles
  • 2006 – 20,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,738 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    998912048822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,255 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    492975208374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail81,253 miles (+1,771)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    163008840244
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,482 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    134068710060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,373 miles (+2,640)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    491960557312
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,733 miles (+2,530)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,733 miles
    Test number
    859973463932
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,203 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    812300702476
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail74,192 miles (+3,744)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    303831054317
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    350923436283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,448 miles (+3,837)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    677170301622
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass66,611 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    100622649253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    889922190503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail62,941 miles (+3,403)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    843561321793
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,538 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,538 miles
    Test number
    580719209120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,367 miles (+2,549)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    985865479346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass56,818 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    236200025130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    439029214125
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inside edge

  18. Fail53,727 miles (+3,417)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    926359614193
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inside edge

  19. Pass50,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    169090623167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,310 miles (+4,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    837510023119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass46,271 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    975823322142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    587586221125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,633 miles (+5,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    307926021194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,050 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    424267710164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,596 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    142735029106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,510 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    994504398245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,482 miles (+4,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,482 miles
    Test number
    191289397272
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tryes completely bald on inside edge and on legal limit 1.6 mm

  28. Pass20,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    981486996264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 JLU

Does LS52 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 JLU expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 JLU?
The MOT on LS52 JLU expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 JLU done?
LS52 JLU was recorded at 82,738 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
Has LS52 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 JLU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 JLU 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 JLU find?
LS52 JLU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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