Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LM52 CPYMOT history
LM52 CPY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 39,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 39,403 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 CPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 CPY was last recorded at 39,403 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2013: 16,025 miles, lower than 203,688 miles on 18 Jan 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 38,792 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 611 miles
- Average per year
- 1,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,403 miles
- 2024 – 38,792 miles
- 2023 – 37,541 miles
- 2022 – 37,083 miles
- 2021 – 36,516 miles
- 2020 – 35,980 miles
- 2019 – 35,077 miles
- 2018 – 33,902 miles
- 2017 – 32,536 miles
- 2016 – 31,084 miles
- 2015 – 29,189 miles
- 2014 – 27,320 miles
- 2013 – 25,293 miles
- 2012 – 203,688 miles
- 2011 – 22,077 miles
- 2010 – 20,054 miles
- 2009 – 17,416 miles
- 2008 – 14,926 miles
- 2007 – 12,663 miles
- 2005 – 10,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,403 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,403 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 39,403 miles
- Test number
- 442272818013
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail39,403 miles (+611)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,403 miles
- Test number
- 608131843484
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,792 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 38,792 miles
- Test number
- 276011518911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,159 miles (+618)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 38,159 miles
- Test number
- 774734489179
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass37,541 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 37,541 miles
- Test number
- 312815895222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,083 miles (+567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 37,083 miles
- Test number
- 899914073592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass36,516 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 36,516 miles
- Test number
- 914502214510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,980 miles (+903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,980 miles
- Test number
- 303901533164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,077 miles (+1,175)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 35,077 miles
- Test number
- 225340659752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,902 miles (+1,366)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 33,902 miles
- Test number
- 958884019705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,536 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,536 miles
- Test number
- 483439880775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,084 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 31,084 miles
- Test number
- 244163634447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail31,083 miles (+1,894)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,083 miles
- Test number
- 181972399944
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass29,189 miles (+1,869)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 29,189 miles
- Test number
- 588624725096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,320 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 27,320 miles
- Test number
- 466055714011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 25,293 miles
- Test number
- 699378413031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,025 miles (-187,663)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,025 miles
- Test number
- 169718013068
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass203,688 miles (+181,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 203,688 miles
- Test number
- 696528812050
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass22,077 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 22,077 miles
- Test number
- 999764611080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,054 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,054 miles
- Test number
- 673526320097
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass20,054 miles (+2,638)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 20,054 miles
- Test number
- 751306720007
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass17,416 miles (+2,490)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 17,416 miles
- Test number
- 464640329042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,926 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 14,926 miles
- Test number
- 154261528008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,663 miles (+2,567)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 12,663 miles
- Test number
- 640545417088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 10,096 miles
- Test number
- 411272345353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 CPY
- Does LM52 CPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CPY is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 CPY?
- The MOT on LM52 CPY is valid until 4 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 CPY done?
- LM52 CPY was recorded at 39,403 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
- Has LM52 CPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 CPY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 CPY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 CPY find?
- LM52 CPY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.
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