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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 BPUMOT history

LM52 BPU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

LM52 BPU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2023
Mileage
152,112 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BPU was last recorded at 152,112 miles on 24 May 2022, 2,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,730 miles · 24 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,382 miles
Average per year
6,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,112 miles
  • 2021 – 149,730 miles
  • 2020 – 147,410 miles
  • 2019 – 145,164 miles
  • 2018 – 141,332 miles
  • 2017 – 138,094 miles
  • 2016 – 131,301 miles
  • 2015 – 122,043 miles
  • 2014 – 122,043 miles
  • 2013 – 111,679 miles
  • 2012 – 101,115 miles
  • 2011 – 86,847 miles
  • 2010 – 76,565 miles
  • 2009 – 69,141 miles
  • 2008 – 61,894 miles
  • 2007 – 53,606 miles
  • 2006 – 45,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,112 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    422957509630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,112 miles (+2,382)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    273633637143
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,730 miles
    Test number
    575251706013
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  4. Fail149,730 miles (+2,320)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,730 miles
    Test number
    632293462452
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  5. Pass147,410 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,410 miles
    Test number
    281445400831
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  6. Pass145,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    419884809375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,164 miles (+3,832)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    900104456133
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush/bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,332 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,332 miles
    Test number
    951164851392
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted

  9. Pass138,094 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,094 miles
    Test number
    408251001894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,301 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,301 miles
    Test number
    885528780687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,285 miles (+9,242)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,285 miles
    Test number
    956544910377
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass122,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    627053205002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,043 miles (+10,364)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    477945764447
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass111,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,679 miles
    Test number
    856905463350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,679 miles (+10,564)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,679 miles
    Test number
    468695463447
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass101,115 miles (+14,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    526596262368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,847 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    309006031310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    792817140320
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Fail76,565 miles (+7,424)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    943465540307
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass69,141 miles (+7,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    222394769369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,894 miles (+8,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    391085728373
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass53,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    462113427442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,605 miles (+8,484)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    251483627398
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,121 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    651131436396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,119 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    612467426385
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM52 BPU

Does LM52 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 BPU expired on 1 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BPU?
The MOT on LM52 BPU expired on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 BPU done?
LM52 BPU was recorded at 152,112 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 6,903 miles a year.
Has LM52 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BPU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 BPU 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 LM52 BPU find?
LM52 BPU passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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