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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 CSOMOT history

LM52 CSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LM52 CSO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,233 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CSO
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
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CSO was last recorded at 94,233 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,233 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,233 miles
  • 2024 – 88,036 miles
  • 2023 – 38,420 miles
  • 2022 – 33,337 miles
  • 2021 – 32,731 miles
  • 2020 – 32,195 miles
  • 2019 – 31,439 miles
  • 2018 – 30,938 miles
  • 2017 – 30,315 miles
  • 2016 – 29,262 miles
  • 2015 – 28,568 miles
  • 2014 – 27,921 miles
  • 2013 – 26,971 miles
  • 2012 – 25,628 miles
  • 2011 – 24,229 miles
  • 2010 – 23,086 miles
  • 2009 – 22,230 miles
  • 2008 – 20,557 miles
  • 2007 – 15,392 miles
  • 2006 – 9,576 miles
  • 2005 – 4,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    296664215858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail94,233 miles (+6,197)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    613928151154
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,036 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,036 miles
    Test number
    939408194821
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,036 miles (+49,616)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,036 miles
    Test number
    620639288435
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass38,420 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    331531940034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper worn
  6. Pass33,337 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,337 miles
    Test number
    289165821745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    338976151539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,731 miles (+536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    909383117632
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass32,195 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    390796223007
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail32,195 miles (+756)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    353984579232
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass31,439 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    266461552784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,938 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    559676983785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,315 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    195139677613
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  14. Pass29,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    341042025139
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  15. Fail29,261 miles (+693)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,261 miles
    Test number
    460371699593
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  16. Pass28,568 miles (+647)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    325332005478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass27,921 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    926680614288
    • NoteEngine oil level below max.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
  18. Fail27,921 miles (+950)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    757900514255
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil level below max.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
  19. Pass26,971 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    889684413249
    • NoteGearbox oil leaks.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
  20. Fail26,971 miles (+1,343)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    116114413224
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteGearbox oil leaks.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
  21. Pass25,628 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,628 miles
    Test number
    307205502282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,229 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    865880701232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,086 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,086 miles
    Test number
    531180310233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,230 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    324408219456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,557 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,557 miles
    Test number
    514777448395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,392 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,392 miles
    Test number
    492995227313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,576 miles
    Test number
    722922156378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail9,576 miles (+4,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,576 miles
    Test number
    453372556349
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  29. Pass4,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    4,921 miles
    Test number
    673853155311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CSO

Does LM52 CSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CSO expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CSO?
The MOT on LM52 CSO expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CSO done?
LM52 CSO was recorded at 94,233 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has LM52 CSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CSO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CSO 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 CSO find?
LM52 CSO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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