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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 CVNMOT history

LM52 CVN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LM52 CVN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,013 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CVN
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
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CVN was last recorded at 48,013 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,760 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,013 miles
  • 2024 – 45,760 miles
  • 2022 – 40,723 miles
  • 2021 – 37,762 miles
  • 2020 – 37,170 miles
  • 2019 – 35,658 miles
  • 2018 – 31,377 miles
  • 2017 – 28,294 miles
  • 2016 – 27,532 miles
  • 2015 – 25,967 miles
  • 2014 – 24,603 miles
  • 2013 – 23,214 miles
  • 2012 – 22,176 miles
  • 2011 – 21,037 miles
  • 2010 – 19,521 miles
  • 2009 – 18,521 miles
  • 2008 – 17,361 miles
  • 2007 – 14,896 miles
  • 2006 – 12,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre (screw)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,013 miles (+2,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    958576553306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre (screw)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass45,760 miles (+2,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    45,760 miles
    Test number
    475639604923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and bald on nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corrode
  3. Pass43,283 miles (+2,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    770681263792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corroded
  4. Pass40,723 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    361315146341
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail40,718 miles (+2,956)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    329231655307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass37,762 miles (+592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    971947637766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Pass37,170 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    629585261642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail37,170 miles (+1,512)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    167516116310
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass35,658 miles (+4,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    309108447035
    • AdvisoryBrake flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass31,377 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    858849584582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,294 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    101129634009
    • AdvisoryNail in NSR Tyre.
  12. Pass27,532 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    498850734424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass25,967 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    402993945269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,603 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    316347314325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,214 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    419547913472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,176 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    279881422399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,037 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,037 miles
    Test number
    648973511309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,521 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,521 miles
    Test number
    283981620324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,521 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    320174619359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,361 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,361 miles
    Test number
    394407818376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,896 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    940930427325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,034 miles
    Test number
    450189516337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CVN

Does LM52 CVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CVN is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CVN?
The MOT on LM52 CVN 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 CVN done?
LM52 CVN was recorded at 48,013 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has LM52 CVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CVN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 CVN 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 CVN find?
LM52 CVN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald); offside front nail in tyre (screw); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (bald), and 2 more.

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