Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LM52 CNKMOT history
LM52 CNK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 102,046 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 CNK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 CNK was last recorded at 102,046 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Dec 2008: 15,979 miles, lower than 16,405 miles on 29 Nov 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 102,046 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,046 miles
- 2024 – 92,642 miles
- 2023 – 78,148 miles
- 2022 – 71,138 miles
- 2021 – 63,610 miles
- 2020 – 53,076 miles
- 2019 – 40,261 miles
- 2018 – 37,222 miles
- 2017 – 36,127 miles
- 2016 – 34,525 miles
- 2015 – 33,056 miles
- 2014 – 31,438 miles
- 2013 – 29,827 miles
- 2012 – 28,056 miles
- 2011 – 25,846 miles
- 2009 – 20,390 miles
- 2008 – 15,979 miles
- 2007 – 16,405 miles
- 2006 – 13,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,046 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 102,046 miles
- Test number
- 774179115712
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,046 miles (+9,404)6 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,046 miles
- Test number
- 687018308162
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,642 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 92,642 miles
- Test number
- 818141470628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,296 miles (+14,148)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,296 miles
- Test number
- 712489208344
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre
Pass78,148 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 78,148 miles
- Test number
- 550150750181
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,148 miles (+7,010)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,148 miles
- Test number
- 810552938924
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,138 miles (+7,528)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 71,138 miles
- Test number
- 585910189130
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,610 miles (+10,534)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,610 miles
- Test number
- 658920199506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,076 miles (+12,815)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,076 miles
- Test number
- 103063470936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,261 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,261 miles
- Test number
- 788076917186
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass37,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 37,222 miles
- Test number
- 642607763782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,222 miles (+1,095)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,222 miles
- Test number
- 869297924817
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass36,127 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 36,127 miles
- Test number
- 975547110159
- AdvisoryEngine check light on.
Fail36,127 miles (+1,602)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,127 miles
- Test number
- 121524746466
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine check light on.
Pass34,525 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 34,525 miles
- Test number
- 998666725736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,056 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 33,056 miles
- Test number
- 230407024853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,016 miles (+1,578)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,016 miles
- Test number
- 145314029085
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass31,438 miles (+1,611)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 31,438 miles
- Test number
- 965862824354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre has age cracks
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass29,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 29,827 miles
- Test number
- 218629313339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,827 miles (+1,771)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,827 miles
- Test number
- 686139213379
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
- NoteO/side front tyre has aged cracks
Fail28,056 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,056 miles
- Test number
- 198101922360
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass28,056 miles (+2,210)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 28,056 miles
- Test number
- 905551822346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,846 miles (+5,456)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 25,846 miles
- Test number
- 869712331354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed
Pass20,390 miles (+4,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 20,390 miles
- Test number
- 693792929383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 15,979 miles
- Test number
- 344003548380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,979 miles (-426)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,979 miles
- Test number
- 354150148384
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cuts on side walls
Pass16,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 16,405 miles
- Test number
- 502303537303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,405 miles (+2,673)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,405 miles
- Test number
- 932493137306
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass13,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 13,732 miles
- Test number
- 900563436303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 CNK
- Does LM52 CNK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CNK is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 CNK?
- The MOT on LM52 CNK is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 CNK done?
- LM52 CNK was recorded at 102,046 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
- Has LM52 CNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 CNK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 CNK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 CNK find?
- LM52 CNK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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