
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LS52 OFOMOT history
LS52 OFO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 121,437 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,602 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 OFO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 OFO was last recorded at 121,437 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 7,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 114,284 miles · 7 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,153 miles
- Average per year
- 4,602 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 121,437 miles
- 2022 – 114,284 miles
- 2021 – 109,676 miles
- 2020 – 103,697 miles
- 2019 – 103,695 miles
- 2018 – 95,822 miles
- 2017 – 92,048 miles
- 2016 – 88,707 miles
- 2015 – 82,892 miles
- 2014 – 78,761 miles
- 2013 – 73,873 miles
- 2012 – 70,156 miles
- 2011 – 64,696 miles
- 2010 – 61,298 miles
- 2009 – 57,426 miles
- 2008 – 54,018 miles
- 2007 – 49,742 miles
- 2006 – 47,048 miles
- 2005 – 42,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,437 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 121,437 miles
- Test number
- 347492144211
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,437 miles (+7,153)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,437 miles
- Test number
- 361498243543
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,284 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 114,284 miles
- Test number
- 730259612777
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,676 miles (+5,979)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 109,676 miles
- Test number
- 578770247690
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,697 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,697 miles
- Test number
- 137684713031
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front & nearside front outer constant velocity boots perishing
Fail103,695 miles (+7,873)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,695 miles
- Test number
- 173045960074
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front & rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front & nearside front outer constant velocity boots perishing
Pass95,822 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 95,822 miles
- Test number
- 400063778632
- AdvisoryBack box casing rusty
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Body damage noted at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock's rusty
- AdvisoryRear Spring's rusty
- AdvisorySmall chips to screen
Fail95,821 miles (+3,773)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,821 miles
- Test number
- 703903751052
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on Inner edge baud 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBack box casing rusty
- AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on at time of test
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Body damage noted at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm baud on inner edge no cord (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock's rusty
- AdvisoryRear Spring's rusty
- AdvisorySmall chips to screen
Pass92,048 miles (+3,341)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 92,048 miles
- Test number
- 446625986307
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion noted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
Pass88,707 miles (+5,815)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 88,707 miles
- Test number
- 797402120589
- AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass82,892 miles (+4,131)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,892 miles
- Test number
- 323148667082
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail78,761 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,761 miles
- Test number
- 848368734319
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass78,761 miles (+4,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,761 miles
- Test number
- 947628134325
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass73,873 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 73,873 miles
- Test number
- 246036133310
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating.
Fail73,873 miles (+3,717)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,873 miles
- Test number
- 556116333306
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating.
Pass70,156 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 70,156 miles
- Test number
- 648296942310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,696 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 64,696 miles
- Test number
- 138036141339
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail64,696 miles (+3,398)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,696 miles
- Test number
- 518436541340
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass61,298 miles (+3,872)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 61,298 miles
- Test number
- 484074140398
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,426 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,426 miles
- Test number
- 110235449395
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear tyres perished
Fail57,426 miles (+3,408)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,426 miles
- Test number
- 644095749369
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass54,018 miles (+4,276)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 54,018 miles
- Test number
- 682394468392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,742 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 350363727301
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,742 miles (+2,694)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 510413127316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 47,048 miles
- Test number
- 472620226461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,048 miles (+4,845)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,048 miles
- Test number
- 924440126345
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 42,203 miles
- Test number
- 473037295295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 OFO
- Does LS52 OFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 OFO expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 OFO?
- The MOT on LS52 OFO expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 OFO done?
- LS52 OFO was recorded at 121,437 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
- Has LS52 OFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 OFO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS52 OFO 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 OFO find?
- LS52 OFO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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