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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 BTFMOT history

LM52 BTF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LM52 BTF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
103,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BTF was last recorded at 103,485 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,485 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 103,485 miles
  • 2020 – 97,783 miles
  • 2019 – 92,227 miles
  • 2018 – 81,150 miles
  • 2017 – 71,620 miles
  • 2016 – 59,177 miles
  • 2015 – 57,973 miles
  • 2014 – 48,448 miles
  • 2013 – 41,663 miles
  • 2012 – 37,184 miles
  • 2011 – 33,480 miles
  • 2010 – 32,599 miles
  • 2009 – 32,104 miles
  • 2008 – 31,424 miles
  • 2007 – 30,549 miles
  • 2006 – 29,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front anti-roll bar misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    179119024246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,485 miles (+5,702)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    211480816313
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,783 miles4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    376576458636
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar misaligned.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside brake pad sensor wire not connected.
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim blurry/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail97,783 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous5 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    276610862679
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Vehicle over heated during the CAT test. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Failed BET test and over heated during the first part of the full CAT test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar misaligned.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside brake pad sensor wire not connected.
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim blurry/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass92,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    150612729599
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,227 miles (+11,077)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    291804246192
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox and middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,150 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    869561547652
    • AdvisoryNearside Damage to nearside mirror housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  8. Fail81,145 miles (+9,525)3 dangerous11 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    977798030464
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar severely distorted Roll bar fouling on front sub frame (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Damage to nearside mirror housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached Brake pad wear sensor missing/not connected (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  9. Pass71,620 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    462273459468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  10. Fail71,572 miles (+12,395)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    945797163063
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass59,177 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    250884998759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,973 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    139176775091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted
  13. Fail57,973 miles (+9,525)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    116843475001
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear caliper handbrake arm not fully returning
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted
    • NoteYellow eml lamp permantly on
  14. Pass48,448 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    435420974075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,663 miles
    Test number
    469516953068
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  16. Fail41,663 miles (+4,479)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,663 miles
    Test number
    136536553063
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass37,184 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,184 miles
    Test number
    938635342030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,480 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    976027521089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass32,599 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    301037430018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,104 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    993772959060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,424 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    823386058083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,549 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    873620347040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    761236846085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,624 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    792084546054
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about LM52 BTF

Does LM52 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 BTF expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BTF?
The MOT on LM52 BTF expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 BTF done?
LM52 BTF was recorded at 103,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
Has LM52 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BTF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 BTF 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 BTF find?
LM52 BTF passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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