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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL52 GMFMOT history

LL52 GMF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LL52 GMF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,886 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 GMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 GMF was last recorded at 98,886 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,145 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,741 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,886 miles
  • 2025 – 92,145 miles
  • 2024 – 91,627 miles
  • 2023 – 90,748 miles
  • 2022 – 89,411 miles
  • 2021 – 87,387 miles
  • 2020 – 85,504 miles
  • 2019 – 83,860 miles
  • 2017 – 78,292 miles
  • 2016 – 64,455 miles
  • 2015 – 62,245 miles
  • 2014 – 59,346 miles
  • 2013 – 55,232 miles
  • 2012 – 50,870 miles
  • 2011 – 46,495 miles
  • 2010 – 39,898 miles
  • 2009 – 34,907 miles
  • 2008 – 31,021 miles
  • 2007 – 25,210 miles
  • 2006 – 19,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,886 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,886 miles
    Test number
    885816531685
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail98,886 miles (+6,741)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,886 miles
    Test number
    449570929777
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass92,145 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    937904341910
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,145 miles (+518)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    337316711868
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    189439849243
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Coolant leak radiator

  6. Fail91,627 miles (+879)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    741630088164
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Coolant leak radiator

  7. Pass90,748 miles (+1,337)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    845454242303
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Flexi exhaust part in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,411 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    816418800004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,387 miles (+1,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    534719804896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,504 miles (+1,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    603971455332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,860 miles (+5,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    546622821932
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated but pads not worn to sensor
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim on lower limit

  12. Pass78,292 miles (+10,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,292 miles
    Test number
    789711015188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  13. Pass67,960 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    551162530226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,455 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    350023018987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,245 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    527729215091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass59,346 miles (+4,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    168674614478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,232 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    226087513040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,870 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    116974912015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,495 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    167605611021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    130364640430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,898 miles (+4,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    454534740006
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass34,907 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    742379249012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,021 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    154176248046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  24. Pass25,210 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    213988447015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,381 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,381 miles
    Test number
    192199346008
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteOffside fron tyre worn on outside edge of tyre
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tyre

Questions about LL52 GMF

Does LL52 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 GMF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 GMF?
The MOT on LL52 GMF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 GMF done?
LL52 GMF was recorded at 98,886 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has LL52 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 GMF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 GMF 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 LL52 GMF find?
LL52 GMF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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