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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DFDMOT history

LM52 DFD is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

LM52 DFD green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
105,828 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DFD was last recorded at 105,828 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,828 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 105,828 miles
  • 2020 – 102,991 miles
  • 2019 – 100,267 miles
  • 2018 – 95,180 miles
  • 2017 – 90,397 miles
  • 2016 – 82,910 miles
  • 2015 – 68,676 miles
  • 2014 – 66,342 miles
  • 2013 – 63,825 miles
  • 2012 – 60,871 miles
  • 2011 – 58,010 miles
  • 2010 – 55,459 miles
  • 2009 – 50,845 miles
  • 2008 – 41,863 miles
  • 2007 – 33,059 miles
  • 2005 – 24,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,828 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    457830370182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail105,828 miles (+2,837)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    949719080744
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    733854238506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,991 miles (+2,724)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    261878426154
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    894527217058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail100,267 miles (+5,087)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    340307033612
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,180 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    227814693080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,179 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    914233321875
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,397 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    543845601369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,381 miles (+7,471)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    492235191567
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass82,910 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    245178690738
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail82,892 miles (+8,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    948394262634
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  13. Pass74,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    952320287556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail74,517 miles (+5,841)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    969136193786
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass68,676 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    985137605057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail68,676 miles (+2,334)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    107666705499
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,342 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    218693314021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,825 miles (+2,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    539644013078
    • NoteAll tyres wearing close to warning bars

  19. Pass60,871 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    985783312033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    125584801435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,010 miles (+2,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    527724301009
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass55,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    632708110042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,459 miles (+4,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    470608310029
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass50,845 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    791759409052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,863 miles (+8,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    140344808039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass33,059 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,059 miles
    Test number
    963506517042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,049 miles (+8,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    102341817025
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass24,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    321946925320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DFD

Does LM52 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DFD expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DFD?
The MOT on LM52 DFD expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DFD done?
LM52 DFD was recorded at 105,828 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 5,056 miles a year.
Has LM52 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DFD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 DFD 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 DFD find?
LM52 DFD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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