Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc
LM52 CXBMOT history
LM52 CXB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 136,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 136,611 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 CXB
- 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
- 19 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 CXB was last recorded at 136,611 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,611 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,611 miles
- 2023 – 134,317 miles
- 2022 – 128,433 miles
- 2021 – 125,830 miles
- 2020 – 120,967 miles
- 2019 – 117,466 miles
- 2018 – 114,480 miles
- 2017 – 112,701 miles
- 2016 – 105,431 miles
- 2015 – 100,770 miles
- 2014 – 94,649 miles
- 2013 – 89,201 miles
- 2012 – 82,979 miles
- 2011 – 75,770 miles
- 2010 – 67,381 miles
- 2009 – 61,778 miles
- 2008 – 54,491 miles
- 2007 – 47,105 miles
- 2006 – 38,630 miles
- 2005 – 29,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,611 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
35 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,611 miles
- Test number
- 739666538449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,611 miles (+2,294)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,611 miles
- Test number
- 759247518420
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass134,317 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 134,317 miles
- Test number
- 466489504190
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Engine slightly rough on idle.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat tilt mechanism knob missing.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded.
Fail134,311 miles (+5,878)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,311 miles
- Test number
- 383625878699
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected incorrect joint fitted, rubbing on wheel. (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Engine slightly rough on idle.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat tilt mechanism knob missing.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded.
Pass128,433 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,433 miles
- Test number
- 504398498963
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt handle missing
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail128,432 miles (+2,602)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,432 miles
- Test number
- 469097045136
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt handle missing
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass125,830 miles (+4,863)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,830 miles
- Test number
- 745189822651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,967 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,967 miles
- Test number
- 161046834447
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail120,960 miles (+3,494)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,960 miles
- Test number
- 818427589929
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass117,466 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,466 miles
- Test number
- 495548682641
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail117,459 miles (+2,979)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,459 miles
- Test number
- 451573757901
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass114,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,480 miles
- Test number
- 874929500367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre plus worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Fail114,479 miles (+1,778)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,479 miles
- Test number
- 670501705010
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre plus worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Pass112,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 112,701 miles
- Test number
- 454656871552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,701 miles (+7,270)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,701 miles
- Test number
- 636599599443
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass105,431 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 105,431 miles
- Test number
- 442619673491
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Fail105,431 miles (+4,661)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,431 miles
- Test number
- 960829128829
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Pass100,770 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,770 miles
- Test number
- 515867358646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,649 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 94,649 miles
- Test number
- 996276744316
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail94,638 miles (+5,437)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,638 miles
- Test number
- 486045434336
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass89,201 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 89,201 miles
- Test number
- 945516243391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFront tyres bold on edges (raised tread)
Fail89,200 miles (+6,221)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,200 miles
- Test number
- 628726743360
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFront tyres bold on edges (raised tread)
Fail82,979 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 427614632359
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteraited
Pass82,979 miles (+7,209)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 887564832344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteraited
Pass75,770 miles (+41)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,770 miles
- Test number
- 517400141304
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAnti roll bar fouling subframe
Fail75,729 miles (+8,348)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,729 miles
- Test number
- 956995031326
- FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAnti roll bar fouling subframe
Fail67,381 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,381 miles
- Test number
- 240941340348
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f inner anti roll bar bush seat incorrectly positioned but not causing exssesive movement
- NotePas pipe weaping
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass67,381 miles (+5,603)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 67,381 miles
- Test number
- 352831340379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f inner anti roll bar bush seat incorrectly positioned but not causing exssesive movement
- NotePas pipe weaping
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass61,778 miles (+7,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 61,778 miles
- Test number
- 751599649384
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 54,491 miles
- Test number
- 284697458313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,491 miles (+7,386)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,491 miles
- Test number
- 412067258445
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLower engine/ g/box rubber mounting perrished.
Pass47,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,105 miles
- Test number
- 392786547333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,105 miles (+8,475)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,105 miles
- Test number
- 914896247387
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,630 miles (+9,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,630 miles
- Test number
- 532047246337
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,359 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 29,359 miles
- Test number
- 663692645304
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LM52 CXB
- Does LM52 CXB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 CXB expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 CXB?
- The MOT on LM52 CXB expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 CXB done?
- LM52 CXB was recorded at 136,611 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 5,669 miles a year.
- Has LM52 CXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 CXB has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 CXB 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 CXB find?
- LM52 CXB passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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