Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LM52 DHFMOT history
LM52 DHF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 89,444 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 DHF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 DHF was last recorded at 89,444 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,368 miles · 19 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 76 miles
- Average per year
- 3,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,444 miles
- 2025 – 89,368 miles
- 2024 – 74,894 miles
- 2023 – 61,347 miles
- 2022 – 58,633 miles
- 2021 – 55,525 miles
- 2020 – 52,065 miles
- 2019 – 48,040 miles
- 2018 – 41,524 miles
- 2017 – 40,062 miles
- 2016 – 38,751 miles
- 2015 – 36,413 miles
- 2013 – 33,186 miles
- 2012 – 29,549 miles
- 2011 – 26,427 miles
- 2010 – 23,123 miles
- 2009 – 21,417 miles
- 2008 – 18,264 miles
- 2007 – 15,955 miles
- 2006 – 12,631 miles
- 2005 – 9,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,444 miles
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,444 miles (+76)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 89,444 miles
- Test number
- 222548067213
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,368 miles (+14,474)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,368 miles
- Test number
- 594462819750
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on dash (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass74,894 miles (+13,547)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 74,894 miles
- Test number
- 441884237766
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,347 miles (+2,714)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,347 miles
- Test number
- 332740972964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,633 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 58,633 miles
- Test number
- 593151363237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,525 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 55,525 miles
- Test number
- 514146640759
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail55,525 miles (+3,460)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,525 miles
- Test number
- 305290537112
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass52,065 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 52,065 miles
- Test number
- 571565615973
- AdvisoryEngine Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,065 miles (+4,025)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,065 miles
- Test number
- 284861261224
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,040 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,040 miles
- Test number
- 681225174752
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,016 miles (+6,492)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,016 miles
- Test number
- 757004676176
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake and indicator light both affect position lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,524 miles (+484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 41,524 miles
- Test number
- 351597123938
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,040 miles (+978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 41,040 miles
- Test number
- 521568148677
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner tread edge
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Pass40,062 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 40,062 miles
- Test number
- 932688414023
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass38,751 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 749261993987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail38,743 miles (+2,330)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,743 miles
- Test number
- 740616403227
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,413 miles (+3,227)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,413 miles
- Test number
- 465061225021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,186 miles (+3,637)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 33,186 miles
- Test number
- 538180153383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,549 miles (+3,122)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 29,549 miles
- Test number
- 757388442323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 26,427 miles
- Test number
- 336509731313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,427 miles (+3,304)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,427 miles
- Test number
- 758579431393
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass23,123 miles (+1,706)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,123 miles
- Test number
- 464492640331
- NoteAdvise front wiper blades satarting to smear
- NoteAdvise offside anti rollbar coller split
- NoteAdvise rear indicators starting to discoloure
Pass21,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 21,417 miles
- Test number
- 823599449377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,417 miles (+3,153)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,417 miles
- Test number
- 332358749394
- FailureCentre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,264 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 18,264 miles
- Test number
- 931410558329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,955 miles (+3,324)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 15,955 miles
- Test number
- 901127937375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,631 miles (+3,075)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 12,631 miles
- Test number
- 821448936397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,556 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 9,556 miles
- Test number
- 520910545368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM52 DHF
- Does LM52 DHF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DHF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 DHF?
- The MOT on LM52 DHF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 DHF done?
- LM52 DHF was recorded at 89,444 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,932 miles a year.
- Has LM52 DHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 DHF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 DHF 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 DHF find?
- LM52 DHF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
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