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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 DVCMOT history

LM52 DVC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 116,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LM52 DVC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,085 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DVC was last recorded at 116,085 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 10,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,147 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,938 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,085 miles
  • 2025 – 105,147 miles
  • 2024 – 94,799 miles
  • 2023 – 85,720 miles
  • 2022 – 75,237 miles
  • 2021 – 63,315 miles
  • 2020 – 62,060 miles
  • 2019 – 60,006 miles
  • 2018 – 58,255 miles
  • 2017 – 56,612 miles
  • 2016 – 52,951 miles
  • 2015 – 49,554 miles
  • 2014 – 46,481 miles
  • 2013 – 42,309 miles
  • 2012 – 35,048 miles
  • 2011 – 34,384 miles
  • 2010 – 31,376 miles
  • 2009 – 28,212 miles
  • 2008 – 25,156 miles
  • 2007 – 22,130 miles
  • 2006 – 18,081 miles
  • 2005 – 14,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding

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.

  • Rear silencer corroding

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

35 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,085 miles
    Test number
    960037762013
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding

  2. Fail116,078 miles (+10,931)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    873966689129
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding

  3. Pass105,147 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    379438963732
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  4. Fail105,147 miles (+10,348)3 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    806209381953
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  5. Pass94,799 miles (+9,079)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    140310480436
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid supply pipe leaking but washers working correctly

  6. Pass85,720 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    703030086270
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  7. Fail85,720 miles (+10,483)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    720075785359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  8. Pass75,237 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    747199725869
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  9. Fail75,227 miles (+11,912)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    264065530146
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  10. Pass63,315 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    295815769262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,292 miles (+1,232)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    552518433358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass62,060 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    798131710683
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail62,060 miles (+2,054)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    807297199639
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass60,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    830971117687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail60,006 miles (+1,751)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    794969061524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass58,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    912136821968
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Fail58,255 miles (+1,643)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    145412246388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  18. Pass56,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    482185698221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail56,612 miles (+3,661)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    634026978100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass52,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    252143666281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,951 miles (+3,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    732568198719
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass49,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    345305725422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,554 miles (+3,073)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    394694805424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass46,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    409534824360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail46,481 miles (+4,172)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    496604124318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,309 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    539158013371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,048 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    377162122315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Pass34,384 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    746485311384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,376 miles (+3,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,376 miles
    Test number
    540869210324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  30. Pass28,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    321657019318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail28,212 miles (+3,056)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    331097019395
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  32. Pass25,156 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    853102028337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass22,130 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    251630527313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  34. Pass18,081 miles (+3,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,081 miles
    Test number
    464587216371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  35. Pass14,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,429 miles
    Test number
    891070625312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DVC

Does LM52 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DVC is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DVC?
The MOT on LM52 DVC is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 DVC done?
LM52 DVC was recorded at 116,085 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has LM52 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DVC has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 DVC 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 DVC find?
LM52 DVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer corroding.

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