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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 CVTMOT history

LM52 CVT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

LM52 CVT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
110,343 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CVT
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
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CVT was last recorded at 110,343 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,168 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,343 miles
  • 2021 – 109,168 miles
  • 2020 – 107,600 miles
  • 2019 – 104,151 miles
  • 2018 – 97,621 miles
  • 2017 – 88,453 miles
  • 2016 – 82,778 miles
  • 2015 – 76,084 miles
  • 2013 – 69,848 miles
  • 2012 – 61,380 miles
  • 2011 – 54,403 miles
  • 2010 – 48,793 miles
  • 2009 – 42,458 miles
  • 2008 – 31,343 miles
  • 2007 – 21,582 miles
  • 2006 – 16,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,343 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Both side) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (parking barke travel) (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,343 miles (+1,175)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,343 miles
    Test number
    731691438752
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Both side) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (parking barke travel) (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass109,168 miles (+1,568)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    877536597748
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass107,600 miles (+3,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,600 miles
    Test number
    683798157226
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  4. Pass104,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    669765758955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,151 miles (+6,530)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    791527621846
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,621 miles (+9,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    745274205053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass88,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    386600829655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,453 miles (+5,675)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    638701967946
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  9. Pass82,778 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    908355777854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    277438565050
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail76,084 miles (+6,236)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    149156865076
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail69,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    196647623329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass69,848 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    905477423302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,380 miles (+6,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    456207122348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,403 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    477036921441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    243109520323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail48,793 miles (+6,335)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    940129220395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass42,458 miles (+11,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    370332339317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,343 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,343 miles
    Test number
    910055928317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,582 miles
    Test number
    294943927342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,582 miles (+4,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,582 miles
    Test number
    492233027349
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  22. Pass16,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    203652936305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about LM52 CVT

Does LM52 CVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CVT expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CVT?
The MOT on LM52 CVT expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CVT done?
LM52 CVT was recorded at 110,343 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has LM52 CVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CVT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 CVT 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 CVT find?
LM52 CVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake hose slightly deteriorated (both side); parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (parking barke travel).

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