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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 CXEMOT history

LM52 CXE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LM52 CXE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,800 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CXE was last recorded at 91,800 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2007: 17,562 miles, lower than 135,725 miles on 4 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,797 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,800 miles
  • 2025 – 89,160 miles
  • 2024 – 83,708 miles
  • 2021 – 79,595 miles
  • 2019 – 54,666 miles
  • 2018 – 50,274 miles
  • 2017 – 44,191 miles
  • 2016 – 41,809 miles
  • 2015 – 40,016 miles
  • 2014 – 37,665 miles
  • 2013 – 34,876 miles
  • 2012 – 32,150 miles
  • 2011 – 29,470 miles
  • 2010 – 27,321 miles
  • 2009 – 25,102 miles
  • 2008 – 21,846 miles
  • 2007 – 17,562 miles
  • 2006 – 135,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,800 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,800 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,800 miles
    Test number
    512995261950
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail91,797 miles (+2,637)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    282607092882
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    735226492217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,160 miles (+5,452)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    111036277439
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass83,708 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    709114226882
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,708 miles (+4,113)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    964338973253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    840769711454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,595 miles (+24,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    795963941982
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass54,666 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    344509447772
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,274 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,274 miles
    Test number
    957970186217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,107 miles (+5,916)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    527598250690
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass44,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    512887160116
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail44,191 miles (+2,382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    235681342101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass41,809 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    419483892460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass40,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,016 miles
    Test number
    599083055134
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail40,016 miles (+2,351)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,016 miles
    Test number
    969243655179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass37,665 miles (+2,789)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,665 miles
    Test number
    778834234185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

  18. Pass34,876 miles (+2,726)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    189800533171
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass32,150 miles (+2,680)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    185856792072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass29,470 miles (+2,149)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    898678381079
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side mirror cover missing

  21. Pass27,321 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,321 miles
    Test number
    113800590409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,102 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    710454589007
    • 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)

  23. Fail21,846 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    131417368086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass21,846 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    212287068084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,562 miles (-118,163)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,562 miles
    Test number
    263225267096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass135,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    135,725 miles
    Test number
    611063966062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CXE

Does LM52 CXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CXE is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CXE?
The MOT on LM52 CXE is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CXE done?
LM52 CXE was recorded at 91,800 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026.
Has LM52 CXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CXE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CXE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CXE find?
LM52 CXE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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