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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DHEMOT history

LM52 DHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

LM52 DHE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
81,302 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DHE was last recorded at 81,302 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2011: 42,620 miles, lower than 43,591 miles on 18 Nov 2009.

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
81,302 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,302 miles
  • 2021 – 75,907 miles
  • 2020 – 74,936 miles
  • 2019 – 73,509 miles
  • 2018 – 65,895 miles
  • 2017 – 56,141 miles
  • 2016 – 55,522 miles
  • 2015 – 53,698 miles
  • 2014 – 51,285 miles
  • 2013 – 48,832 miles
  • 2012 – 48,051 miles
  • 2011 – 42,620 miles
  • 2009 – 43,591 miles
  • 2008 – 34,495 miles
  • 2007 – 25,093 miles
  • 2006 – 21,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,302 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    424358704481
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,302 miles (+5,395)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    275179035173
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,907 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    276865950659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    517046033847
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Fail74,936 miles (+1,427)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    763439795292
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Pass73,509 miles (+7,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    470167446849
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,895 miles (+9,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    338076148996
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking 165/70/14

  8. Pass56,141 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    540849161499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear

  9. Pass55,522 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,522 miles
    Test number
    489791785301
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass53,698 miles (+2,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    595758715132
    • NoteNsr tyre punchured/soft

  11. Pass51,285 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    496506484037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,248 miles (+2,416)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    378731184062
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine malfunction lamp on

  13. Pass48,832 miles (+781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    349621833193
    • NoteEmissions passed on second test

  14. Pass48,051 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    647076112165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,043 miles (+5,423)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    878183902172
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEml on dash plus outer exhaust box at nsr outer skin starting to rust

  16. Fail42,620 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    285074631071
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo reversing lights

  17. Pass42,620 miles (-971)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    449654831019
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo reversing lights

  18. Pass43,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    504822729337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,591 miles (+9,096)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    663180129323
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass34,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    940092838395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,495 miles (+9,402)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    980248618350
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass25,093 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,093 miles
    Test number
    220485547357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,072 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,072 miles
    Test number
    532080556310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass16,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,687 miles
    Test number
    272673806063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DHE

Does LM52 DHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DHE expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DHE?
The MOT on LM52 DHE expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DHE done?
LM52 DHE was recorded at 81,302 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has LM52 DHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DHE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 DHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 DHE find?
LM52 DHE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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