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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 COAMOT history

LM52 COA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LM52 COA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,000 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 COA
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
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 COA was last recorded at 92,000 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,976 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,000 miles
  • 2024 – 90,639 miles
  • 2023 – 85,744 miles
  • 2022 – 81,140 miles
  • 2021 – 79,742 miles
  • 2020 – 77,711 miles
  • 2019 – 74,094 miles
  • 2017 – 73,025 miles
  • 2015 – 68,704 miles
  • 2014 – 65,691 miles
  • 2013 – 61,380 miles
  • 2012 – 57,481 miles
  • 2011 – 51,469 miles
  • 2010 – 51,206 miles
  • 2009 – 46,873 miles
  • 2008 – 40,282 miles
  • 2007 – 36,909 miles
  • 2006 – 31,359 miles
  • 2005 – 25,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,000 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,000 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    757205477589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,976 miles (+1,337)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    505882646909
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,639 miles (+4,895)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    434422357680
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,744 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    994779013401
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has stone chip damaged zone A
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel too high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail85,744 miles (+2,896)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    324834761882
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has stone chip damaged zone A
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel too high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass82,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    285216841656
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,848 miles (+1,708)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    936207717235
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    358684389332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,140 miles (+1,398)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    825917758640
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,742 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    531719501462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,711 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    999265480222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass74,094 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    392679261601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,025 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    518163234694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,342 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    840093999658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    969311367995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,704 miles (+3,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    391761423781
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass65,691 miles (+4,311)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    215376044381
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine Management Light On
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass61,380 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    695018343331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,481 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    188576932364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,469 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,469 miles
    Test number
    808071891275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    703465210327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,206 miles (+4,333)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    603945410381
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass46,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,873 miles
    Test number
    480794219493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,873 miles (+6,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,873 miles
    Test number
    430803619330
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass40,282 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    482157618433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    430218447355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,909 miles (+5,550)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    200137347395
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass31,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    420985636469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,359 miles (+5,751)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    940385736300
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass25,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    294017535305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,608 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    484907135450
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM52 COA

Does LM52 COA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 COA is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 COA?
The MOT on LM52 COA is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 COA done?
LM52 COA was recorded at 92,000 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has LM52 COA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 COA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 COA 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 COA find?
LM52 COA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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