Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 CXLMOT history

LM52 CXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

LM52 CXL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,902 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,333 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM52 CXL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CXL was last recorded at 40,902 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2015: 35,544 miles, lower than 36,436 miles on 1 Sept 2014.

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
40,750 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
1,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,902 miles
  • 2025 – 40,750 miles
  • 2024 – 40,406 miles
  • 2023 – 40,233 miles
  • 2022 – 39,765 miles
  • 2021 – 39,111 miles
  • 2020 – 39,106 miles
  • 2019 – 38,232 miles
  • 2018 – 38,072 miles
  • 2017 – 37,327 miles
  • 2015 – 35,544 miles
  • 2014 – 36,436 miles
  • 2013 – 34,802 miles
  • 2012 – 32,743 miles
  • 2011 – 31,589 miles
  • 2010 – 28,326 miles
  • 2009 – 26,225 miles
  • 2008 – 22,812 miles
  • 2007 – 16,310 miles
  • 2006 – 13,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,902 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    251846379669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,750 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    975385157455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,406 miles (+173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,406 miles
    Test number
    463560334411
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass40,233 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    287645436276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,765 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    906395152699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,111 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    168031121056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,106 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    797948441784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,232 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    362343427507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,072 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    457110463692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    366377027205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,327 miles (+1,783)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    716914301949
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass35,544 miles (-892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    604743931447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,436 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    555324044219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,802 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    398436043253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,743 miles (+1,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,743 miles
    Test number
    118885952249
    • NoteOff side rear suspension lite mist of oil
  16. Pass31,589 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    968773461203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    383257250210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,326 miles (+2,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    110117550243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass26,225 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,225 miles
    Test number
    192555169238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,812 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    163958748223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,810 miles (+6,500)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,810 miles
    Test number
    241176748262
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass16,310 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,310 miles
    Test number
    273582267024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,648 miles
    Test number
    450282346031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CXL

Does LM52 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CXL is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CXL?
The MOT on LM52 CXL is valid until 25 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 CXL done?
LM52 CXL was recorded at 40,902 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 1,333 miles a year.
Has LM52 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CXL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LM52 CXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CXL find?
LM52 CXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all LM52C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.