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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 WCUMOT history

LS52 WCU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

LS52 WCU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
125,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WCU
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
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WCU was last recorded at 125,615 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 1,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2012: 59,837 miles, lower than 66,402 miles on 24 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,086 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,529 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,615 miles
  • 2020 – 124,086 miles
  • 2019 – 122,581 miles
  • 2018 – 118,909 miles
  • 2017 – 110,240 miles
  • 2016 – 102,591 miles
  • 2015 – 94,451 miles
  • 2014 – 89,115 miles
  • 2013 – 78,796 miles
  • 2012 – 59,837 miles
  • 2011 – 66,402 miles
  • 2010 – 62,013 miles
  • 2009 – 57,355 miles
  • 2008 – 53,336 miles
  • 2007 – 49,053 miles
  • 2006 – 45,144 miles
  • 2005 – 36,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,615 miles (+1,529)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    238569129847
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass124,086 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    931169574739
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV boot split/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail124,086 miles (+1,505)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    338040689685
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV boot split/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    258402591266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,581 miles (+3,672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    449318440144
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH n/s & o/s front aims (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,909 miles (+8,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    569899602552
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass110,240 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    244790517034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass102,591 miles (+8,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    864722750935
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass94,451 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    300200009192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,115 miles (+10,319)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    407634204477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass78,796 miles (+18,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    688652553239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,837 miles (-6,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    498701962200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,402 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    916487891296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,013 miles (+4,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    153035000342
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  15. Pass57,355 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    873425919334
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass53,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    481414528379
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail53,336 miles (+4,283)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    242534928333
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass49,053 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    573416917368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,144 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    460614826317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,825 miles
    Test number
    402573315448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 WCU

Does LS52 WCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 WCU expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WCU?
The MOT on LS52 WCU expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 WCU done?
LS52 WCU was recorded at 125,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LS52 WCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WCU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 WCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 WCU find?
LS52 WCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 3 more.

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