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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 BSZMOT history

LM52 BSZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LM52 BSZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,155 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BSZ was last recorded at 44,155 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,594 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,155 miles
  • 2025 – 43,594 miles
  • 2024 – 42,992 miles
  • 2023 – 42,683 miles
  • 2022 – 41,930 miles
  • 2021 – 40,563 miles
  • 2020 – 39,596 miles
  • 2019 – 38,171 miles
  • 2018 – 37,026 miles
  • 2017 – 35,971 miles
  • 2016 – 34,652 miles
  • 2015 – 33,433 miles
  • 2014 – 32,161 miles
  • 2013 – 30,832 miles
  • 2012 – 29,269 miles
  • 2011 – 27,584 miles
  • 2010 – 25,720 miles
  • 2009 – 22,881 miles
  • 2008 – 20,185 miles
  • 2007 – 16,402 miles
  • 2006 – 12,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,155 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    754080956880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,155 miles (+561)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    805155770620
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass43,594 miles (+602)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,594 miles
    Test number
    803263248659
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass42,992 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    872400593844
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass42,683 miles (+753)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    144985698255
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,930 miles
    Test number
    951816297572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,930 miles (+1,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,930 miles
    Test number
    623353874966
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,563 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    450271261116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,596 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    694163438961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,171 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    797371548801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,026 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,026 miles
    Test number
    153934647200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,971 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,971 miles
    Test number
    763599331103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,652 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,652 miles
    Test number
    637100398801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,650 miles (+1,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,650 miles
    Test number
    406897904429
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass33,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,433 miles
    Test number
    192959109029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,431 miles (+1,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    611345892236
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,161 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    995657914397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,832 miles (+1,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    745662123363
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls slightly cracked

  19. Pass29,269 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    828704322345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,584 miles (+1,864)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    958452921399
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass25,720 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    154606120311
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail22,881 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,881 miles
    Test number
    122200639397
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass22,881 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,881 miles
    Test number
    272950239324
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass20,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,185 miles
    Test number
    233602738378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail20,185 miles (+3,783)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,185 miles
    Test number
    551632838366
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass16,402 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,402 miles
    Test number
    563603837317
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass12,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,640 miles
    Test number
    553087116343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 BSZ

Does LM52 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 BSZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BSZ?
The MOT on LM52 BSZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 BSZ done?
LM52 BSZ was recorded at 44,155 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has LM52 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BSZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 BSZ 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 BSZ find?
LM52 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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