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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DHKMOT history

LM52 DHK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

LM52 DHK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
122,523 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DHK was last recorded at 122,523 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,516 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,523 miles
  • 2022 – 120,683 miles
  • 2021 – 117,976 miles
  • 2020 – 116,173 miles
  • 2019 – 113,126 miles
  • 2018 – 109,552 miles
  • 2017 – 104,301 miles
  • 2016 – 97,413 miles
  • 2015 – 87,267 miles
  • 2014 – 76,632 miles
  • 2013 – 68,126 miles
  • 2012 – 61,358 miles
  • 2011 – 56,513 miles
  • 2010 – 50,417 miles
  • 2009 – 44,032 miles
  • 2008 – 38,560 miles
  • 2007 – 33,138 miles
  • 2006 – 23,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,523 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,523 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,523 miles
    Test number
    207580101808
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,516 miles (+1,833)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,516 miles
    Test number
    515484454149
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,683 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,683 miles
    Test number
    872862239315
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail120,683 miles (+2,707)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,683 miles
    Test number
    486652084151
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass117,976 miles (+1,803)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    499368515752
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer skin starting to peel off silencer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass116,173 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,173 miles
    Test number
    758461956078
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also cut but not to cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail116,170 miles (+3,044)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    342083683089
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper motor ceased (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also cut but not to cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass113,126 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    971358278747
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail113,123 miles (+3,571)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    518901214665
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass109,552 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,552 miles
    Test number
    620197582842
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail109,546 miles (+5,245)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    237718944207
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass104,301 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    486138866488
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated

  13. Fail104,299 miles (+6,886)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    141658555499
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated

  14. Pass97,413 miles (+10,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    981818884980
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  15. Pass87,267 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,267 miles
    Test number
    208041935468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    227286724181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass76,632 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    777456224123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,126 miles (+6,768)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    285952743117
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,358 miles (+4,845)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,358 miles
    Test number
    608804212148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on inside edge.

  20. Pass56,513 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    165186131185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteServo pipe slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail56,513 miles (+6,096)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    677676231126
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteServo pipe slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass50,417 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    943450040155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,032 miles (+5,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    290071939499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,560 miles (+5,422)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    232122148120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

  25. Pass33,138 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    183043077120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    720791316086
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 DHK

Does LM52 DHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DHK expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DHK?
The MOT on LM52 DHK expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DHK done?
LM52 DHK was recorded at 122,523 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
Has LM52 DHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DHK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 DHK 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 DHK find?
LM52 DHK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: fuel cap seal deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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