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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 CNFMOT history

LM52 CNF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 92,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LM52 CNF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,490 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CNF was last recorded at 92,490 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,473 miles · 23 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,490 miles
  • 2025 – 83,434 miles
  • 2024 – 70,433 miles
  • 2023 – 62,083 miles
  • 2022 – 60,197 miles
  • 2021 – 58,122 miles
  • 2020 – 57,897 miles
  • 2019 – 57,039 miles
  • 2018 – 54,237 miles
  • 2017 – 53,034 miles
  • 2016 – 49,937 miles
  • 2015 – 45,502 miles
  • 2014 – 40,540 miles
  • 2013 – 36,561 miles
  • 2012 – 31,248 miles
  • 2011 – 26,312 miles
  • 2010 – 22,888 miles
  • 2009 – 20,684 miles
  • 2008 – 15,077 miles
  • 2007 – 12,543 miles
  • 2006 – 10,661 miles
  • 2005 – 8,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,490 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,490 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    478107455236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,473 miles (+9,039)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    480121732738
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  3. Pass83,434 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    651074740529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,428 miles (+12,995)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    816785329508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,433 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    864981493956
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass62,083 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    859229125483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,197 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    156295435505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,182 miles (+2,060)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    305207296998
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,122 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,122 miles
    Test number
    922101398562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,897 miles
    Test number
    270467984663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail57,897 miles (+858)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,897 miles
    Test number
    818908911452
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    962908577784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,039 miles (+2,802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    408466076928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass54,237 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    298969265903
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  15. Fail54,235 miles (+1,201)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    961476866302
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam output reduced
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass53,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    218373441584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail53,034 miles (+3,097)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    344028959455
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass49,937 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    742329246306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,935 miles (+4,433)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    572947231406
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    307396817086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,502 miles (+4,962)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    729947522472
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass40,540 miles (+3,979)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    746165694259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • NoteExhaust Rear Box in Poor Condition

  23. Pass36,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    117236113313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,561 miles (+5,313)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    638245513328
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass31,248 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,248 miles
    Test number
    495373912391
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail26,312 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    545923111377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass26,312 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    716863811348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,888 miles (+2,204)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    372767300368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perished

  29. Pass20,684 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    593334819340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,077 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,077 miles
    Test number
    714143878249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,543 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,543 miles
    Test number
    722136027303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass10,661 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,661 miles
    Test number
    473169116439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass8,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    8,283 miles
    Test number
    203477395255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CNF

Does LM52 CNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CNF is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CNF?
The MOT on LM52 CNF is valid until 25 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 CNF done?
LM52 CNF was recorded at 92,490 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
Has LM52 CNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CNF has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CNF 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 CNF find?
LM52 CNF passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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