Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LS52 OFTMOT history
LS52 OFT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,851 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 OFT
- 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
- 26 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 OFT was last recorded at 73,851 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 May 2014: 31,482 miles, lower than 31,842 miles on 7 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,830 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 3,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,851 miles
- 2025 – 69,373 miles
- 2024 – 64,488 miles
- 2023 – 59,530 miles
- 2022 – 57,873 miles
- 2021 – 51,447 miles
- 2020 – 48,470 miles
- 2019 – 45,153 miles
- 2018 – 42,666 miles
- 2017 – 39,345 miles
- 2016 – 35,040 miles
- 2015 – 33,387 miles
- 2014 – 31,482 miles
- 2013 – 29,702 miles
- 2012 – 27,316 miles
- 2011 – 24,583 miles
- 2010 – 22,165 miles
- 2009 – 19,425 miles
- 2008 – 16,404 miles
- 2007 – 13,872 miles
- 2006 – 11,426 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,851 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,851 miles
- Test number
- 709187443977
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,851 miles (+21)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,851 miles
- Test number
- 583843880308
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,830 miles (+4,457)2 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,830 miles
- Test number
- 471212115354
- DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Missing attachment fixing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,373 miles (+4,885)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 69,373 miles
- Test number
- 722425303389
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,488 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 64,488 miles
- Test number
- 615202974600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,530 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 59,530 miles
- Test number
- 303793271841
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,528 miles (+1,655)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,528 miles
- Test number
- 626015668761
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,873 miles (+6,426)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,873 miles
- Test number
- 620168681714
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass51,447 miles (+2,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 51,447 miles
- Test number
- 977707126673
- AdvisoryEml on not a fail on year
Pass48,470 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 48,470 miles
- Test number
- 579990310993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass45,153 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 45,153 miles
- Test number
- 373955906360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass42,666 miles (+3,321)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 412050354170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,345 miles (+4,305)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,345 miles
- Test number
- 734825178135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,040 miles
- Test number
- 322778107733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,040 miles (+1,653)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,040 miles
- Test number
- 617050412460
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 33,387 miles
- Test number
- 219472825444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,387 miles (+1,905)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,387 miles
- Test number
- 288590025436
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass31,482 miles (-360)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,482 miles
- Test number
- 167379724138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,842 miles (+2,140)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,842 miles
- Test number
- 758197724112
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,702 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,702 miles
- Test number
- 939510423116
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass27,316 miles (+2,733)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,316 miles
- Test number
- 767212922101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 24,583 miles
- Test number
- 367081031111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,583 miles (+24)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,583 miles
- Test number
- 637081731112
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Fail24,559 miles (+2,394)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,559 miles
- Test number
- 496247221102
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass22,165 miles (+2,740)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 22,165 miles
- Test number
- 404798440190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,425 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 19,425 miles
- Test number
- 461638109471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,404 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,404 miles
- Test number
- 352241008375
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail16,404 miles (+2,532)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,404 miles
- Test number
- 553321508389
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass13,872 miles (+2,446)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 13,872 miles
- Test number
- 772532197261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,426 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 11,426 miles
- Test number
- 273459596215
- NoteFront wipers noisy [dry]
Questions about LS52 OFT
- Does LS52 OFT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 OFT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 OFT?
- The MOT on LS52 OFT is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 OFT done?
- LS52 OFT was recorded at 73,851 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
- Has LS52 OFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 OFT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS52 OFT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS52 OFT find?
- LS52 OFT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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