Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LB52 JWMMOT history
LB52 JWM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,108 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 JWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 JWM was last recorded at 140,108 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,955 miles · 19 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,153 miles
- Average per year
- 5,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,108 miles
- 2024 – 135,955 miles
- 2023 – 129,967 miles
- 2022 – 124,572 miles
- 2021 – 119,248 miles
- 2020 – 113,483 miles
- 2019 – 108,210 miles
- 2018 – 102,672 miles
- 2017 – 97,480 miles
- 2015 – 96,020 miles
- 2014 – 94,520 miles
- 2013 – 92,035 miles
- 2012 – 90,469 miles
- 2011 – 88,126 miles
- 2010 – 80,017 miles
- 2009 – 67,912 miles
- 2008 – 54,331 miles
- 2007 – 37,438 miles
- 2006 – 24,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,108 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,108 miles (+4,153)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,108 miles
- Test number
- 806849765843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,955 miles (+5,988)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 135,955 miles
- Test number
- 581383966876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,967 miles (+5,395)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 129,967 miles
- Test number
- 441665238470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,572 miles (+5,324)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 124,572 miles
- Test number
- 977844124936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,248 miles (+5,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,248 miles
- Test number
- 436836744812
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,483 miles (+5,273)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 113,483 miles
- Test number
- 134016178494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,210 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,210 miles
- Test number
- 295637127406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,672 miles (+5,192)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,672 miles
- Test number
- 101464626323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,480 miles (+1,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 97,480 miles
- Test number
- 924079206405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,020 miles (+57)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,020 miles
- Test number
- 279633475073
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded
Fail95,963 miles (+1,443)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,963 miles
- Test number
- 147689655456
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Pass94,520 miles2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 94,520 miles
- Test number
- 689247774073
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres inner wear
- NoteOsr tyre perished
- NoteRear bumper damaged
- NoteRear exhaust box correded
Fail94,520 miles (+2,485)1 repaired2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,520 miles
- Test number
- 778087274079
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres inner wear
- NoteOsr tyre perished
- NoteRear bumper damaged
- NoteRear exhaust box correded
Pass92,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 92,035 miles
- Test number
- 167698883086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,035 miles (+1,566)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,035 miles
- Test number
- 255678583049
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass90,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 90,469 miles
- Test number
- 846543372008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,469 miles (+2,343)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,469 miles
- Test number
- 818112272019
- DangerousCLUTCH SLIPPING BADLY
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass88,126 miles (+8,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 88,126 miles
- Test number
- 136506951471
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass80,017 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,017 miles
- Test number
- 704519240019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,007 miles (+12,095)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,007 miles
- Test number
- 780196940008
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass67,912 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 67,912 miles
- Test number
- 900971569068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,911 miles (+13,580)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,911 miles
- Test number
- 194279259495
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass54,331 miles (+16,893)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 54,331 miles
- Test number
- 501242758048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,438 miles (+13,203)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,438 miles
- Test number
- 463571857017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 24,235 miles
- Test number
- 641020426014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,235 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,235 miles
- Test number
- 650100326081
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about LB52 JWM
- Does LB52 JWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 JWM is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 JWM?
- The MOT on LB52 JWM is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 JWM done?
- LB52 JWM was recorded at 140,108 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
- Has LB52 JWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 JWM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on LB52 JWM 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 LB52 JWM find?
- LB52 JWM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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