
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LS52 UEOMOT history
LS52 UEO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 170,878 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 UEO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS52 UEO was last recorded at 170,878 miles on 9 Mar 2024, 15,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 155,099 miles · 16 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 15,779 miles
- Average per year
- 9,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,878 miles
- 2022 – 155,099 miles
- 2021 – 146,333 miles
- 2020 – 137,140 miles
- 2019 – 129,942 miles
- 2018 – 125,873 miles
- 2017 – 118,633 miles
- 2016 – 109,141 miles
- 2015 – 96,640 miles
- 2014 – 86,682 miles
- 2013 – 78,598 miles
- 2012 – 64,949 miles
- 2011 – 51,968 miles
- 2010 – 41,496 miles
- 2009 – 33,674 miles
- 2008 – 27,430 miles
- 2007 – 20,410 miles
- 2006 – 12,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine shaking
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Disc corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn , scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail170,878 miles (+15,779)9 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,878 miles
- Test number
- 629406339758
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine shaking
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Disc corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn , scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass155,099 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 155,099 miles
- Test number
- 140562622503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Fail155,099 miles (+8,766)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,099 miles
- Test number
- 782849871305
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Pass146,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,333 miles
- Test number
- 657066869720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,333 miles (+9,193)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,333 miles
- Test number
- 227177418681
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,140 miles (+7,198)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 137,140 miles
- Test number
- 600640258450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,942 miles (+4,069)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,942 miles
- Test number
- 432792593417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 125,873 miles
- Test number
- 429415586985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,873 miles (+7,240)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,873 miles
- Test number
- 980713988988
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass118,633 miles (+9,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,633 miles
- Test number
- 168790354472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,141 miles
- Test number
- 557961702554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,141 miles (+12,501)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,141 miles
- Test number
- 434471260939
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,640 miles (+9,958)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,640 miles
- Test number
- 205762917306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,682 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 86,682 miles
- Test number
- 197537994297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,679 miles (+8,081)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,679 miles
- Test number
- 826786894282
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,598 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,598 miles
- Test number
- 779914193226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,591 miles (+13,642)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,591 miles
- Test number
- 258101793282
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass64,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,949 miles
- Test number
- 146053892257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,949 miles (+12,981)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,949 miles
- Test number
- 186953692258
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass51,968 miles (+10,472)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,968 miles
- Test number
- 467691891214
- 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)
- NoteADVISE:REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN
Pass41,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,496 miles
- Test number
- 363794190420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,495 miles (+7,821)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,495 miles
- Test number
- 100204690237
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass33,674 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 33,674 miles
- Test number
- 363570299419
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail33,674 miles (+6,244)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,674 miles
- Test number
- 730230299205
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass27,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,430 miles
- Test number
- 551251498240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,430 miles (+7,020)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,430 miles
- Test number
- 394880898281
- DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass20,410 miles (+8,188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 20,410 miles
- Test number
- 384358177435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 12,222 miles
- Test number
- 742163886201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 UEO
- Does LS52 UEO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 UEO expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 UEO?
- The MOT on LS52 UEO expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 UEO done?
- LS52 UEO was recorded at 170,878 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2024, an average of 9,111 miles a year.
- Has LS52 UEO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 UEO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS52 UEO 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 UEO find?
- LS52 UEO failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with 9 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat; nearside obligatory mirror insecure, and 17 more.
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