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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 CNUMOT history

LM52 CNU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LM52 CNU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,528 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CNU was last recorded at 77,528 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2012: 34,059 miles, lower than 89,054 miles on 26 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,528 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,528 miles
  • 2025 – 76,173 miles
  • 2024 – 73,708 miles
  • 2023 – 69,616 miles
  • 2022 – 65,642 miles
  • 2021 – 62,539 miles
  • 2020 – 61,195 miles
  • 2019 – 58,932 miles
  • 2018 – 56,094 miles
  • 2017 – 51,981 miles
  • 2016 – 49,501 miles
  • 2015 – 46,264 miles
  • 2014 – 42,261 miles
  • 2013 – 38,848 miles
  • 2012 – 34,059 miles
  • 2010 – 89,054 miles
  • 2009 – 22,044 miles
  • 2008 – 20,123 miles
  • 2007 – 18,317 miles
  • 2006 – 16,473 miles
  • 2005 – 13,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,528 miles
  • AdvisoryRear AXL HAS SLIGHT CORROSSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    203242122240
    • AdvisoryRear AXL HAS SLIGHT CORROSSION

  2. Fail77,528 miles (+1,355)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    647641748902
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear AXL HAS SLIGHT CORROSSION

  3. Pass76,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    335788730781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail76,173 miles (+2,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    803565187232
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass73,708 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,708 miles
    Test number
    367432951341
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,616 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    187454222166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,642 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,642 miles
    Test number
    552845497399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,539 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    865548239961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,195 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    232489339229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,932 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    139423140652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,094 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    471017656324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,981 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    220366718423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,501 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    191035144967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,264 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    646225805226
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass46,264 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    877865305287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,261 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    226596394190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,848 miles (+4,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    869775923275
    • NoteNsf tyre wall cracking

  18. Pass34,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    318037622286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,059 miles (-54,995)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    385763422226
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has age related cracks.

  20. Pass89,054 miles (+61,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    930300030303
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s wiper poor opporation (perished ?)

  21. Pass27,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,967 miles
    Test number
    560109720318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,967 miles (+5,923)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,967 miles
    Test number
    973949220315
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass22,044 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,044 miles
    Test number
    684830739316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,123 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,123 miles
    Test number
    444536438465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,317 miles (+1,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,317 miles
    Test number
    990737447316
    • NoteANTI ROLL BAR STARTING TO CRACK

  26. Pass16,473 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    344735636395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,464 miles
    Test number
    302146235394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CNU

Does LM52 CNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CNU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CNU?
The MOT on LM52 CNU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CNU done?
LM52 CNU was recorded at 77,528 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,104 miles a year.
Has LM52 CNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CNU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CNU find?
LM52 CNU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear axl has slight corrossion.

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