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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LS52 MDEMOT history

LS52 MDE is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 104,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS52 MDE green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,704 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MDE was last recorded at 104,704 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,704 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,704 miles
  • 2024 – 102,482 miles
  • 2023 – 101,196 miles
  • 2022 – 100,193 miles
  • 2021 – 98,621 miles
  • 2020 – 96,475 miles
  • 2019 – 95,936 miles
  • 2018 – 81,829 miles
  • 2017 – 48,484 miles
  • 2016 – 39,616 miles
  • 2015 – 32,425 miles
  • 2014 – 20,761 miles
  • 2013 – 13,094 miles
  • 2011 – 8,636 miles
  • 2010 – 8,315 miles
  • 2009 – 7,500 miles
  • 2008 – 6,587 miles
  • 2007 – 5,593 miles
  • 2006 – 4,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,704 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySpare tyre flatRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • No reverse lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,704 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    987468966371
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  2. Fail104,704 miles (+2,222)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    498317815646
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  3. Pass102,482 miles (+1,286)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,482 miles
    Test number
    755476709909
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perishing
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Number plate light output reduced

  4. Pass101,196 miles (+1,003)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    663678010470
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass100,193 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    982476654119
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 20 years old
    • 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 Front drivers seat tilt lever broken
    • AdvisoryRear no reverse lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail100,188 miles (+1,567)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,188 miles
    Test number
    617294950779
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 20 years old
    • 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 Front drivers seat tilt lever broken
    • AdvisoryRear no reverse lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass98,621 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    479720880285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass96,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,475 miles
    Test number
    901811803036
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  9. Fail96,475 miles (+539)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,475 miles
    Test number
    538062039923
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  10. Pass95,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    647049075293
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  11. Fail95,936 miles (+14,107)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    743480990686
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  12. Pass81,829 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    529482333234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,717 miles (+15,371)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    854017882739
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass66,346 miles (+17,862)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    906368319977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,484 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    812771069359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    664376734244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres starting to perish

  17. Fail39,616 miles (+7,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    104376562202
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass32,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    316844525008
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail32,425 miles (+11,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    928722825072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass20,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,761 miles
    Test number
    287243414041
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  21. Fail20,761 miles (+7,667)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,761 miles
    Test number
    107401314030
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly cracked on sidewall advise changing.
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  22. Pass13,094 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,094 miles
    Test number
    187381423483
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on edges

  23. Fail13,094 miles (+4,458)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,094 miles
    Test number
    956389213011
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on edges

  24. Pass8,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,636 miles
    Test number
    158467391280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,636 miles (+321)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,636 miles
    Test number
    348497891298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass8,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    8,315 miles
    Test number
    562938390236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    321005190201
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  28. Pass7,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    7,500 miles
    Test number
    104273099267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    982632999247
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  30. Pass6,587 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    6,587 miles
    Test number
    430946498247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass5,593 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    5,593 miles
    Test number
    270665797278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass4,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    4,623 miles
    Test number
    373171896223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MDE

Does LS52 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MDE is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MDE?
The MOT on LS52 MDE is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MDE done?
LS52 MDE was recorded at 104,704 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has LS52 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MDE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 MDE 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 MDE find?
LS52 MDE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; spare tyre flat.

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