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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 DVOMOT history

LM52 DVO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

LM52 DVO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2024
Mileage
98,645 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 DVO was last recorded at 98,645 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,630 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,645 miles
  • 2023 – 93,016 miles
  • 2022 – 88,016 miles
  • 2019 – 77,098 miles
  • 2018 – 73,358 miles
  • 2017 – 67,261 miles
  • 2016 – 59,157 miles
  • 2015 – 52,187 miles
  • 2014 – 45,328 miles
  • 2013 – 41,522 miles
  • 2012 – 36,607 miles
  • 2011 – 32,435 miles
  • 2010 – 28,401 miles
  • 2008 – 22,984 miles
  • 2007 – 19,360 miles
  • 2006 – 15,358 miles
  • 2005 – 12,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,645 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear box pipe catching / knocking on back axle
  • AdvisorySlight delay in offside handbrake compared to nearside

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,645 miles (+15)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    805267491589
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box pipe catching / knocking on back axle
    • AdvisorySlight delay in offside handbrake compared to nearside

  2. Fail98,630 miles (+5,614)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    104854213877
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip come off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box exhaust outer skin corroded

  3. Pass93,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    121136128535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,016 miles (+5,000)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    318633478308
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass88,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    273346186257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,014 miles (+10,916)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,014 miles
    Test number
    130983733959
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,098 miles (+3,740)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,098 miles
    Test number
    255654445732
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass73,358 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    470048054222
    • 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))

  9. Fail73,356 miles (+6,095)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    405732372551
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass67,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    265095717840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail67,261 miles (+8,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    500505047859
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass59,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    965756602868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,157 miles (+6,970)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    702537783248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,187 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    947746495106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    197816194172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,328 miles (+3,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    257966794113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass41,522 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    457795303209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,607 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    486468532011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,435 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    118933341023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,435 miles (+4,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    508963841035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,401 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    760727540064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,984 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,984 miles
    Test number
    621373328368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    450029447461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail19,360 miles (+4,002)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    932269547326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,358 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,358 miles
    Test number
    184868046364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,351 miles (+2,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    184376846311
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

  27. Pass12,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,610 miles
    Test number
    533180545369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DVO

Does LM52 DVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DVO expired on 1 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DVO?
The MOT on LM52 DVO expired on 1 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DVO done?
LM52 DVO was recorded at 98,645 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has LM52 DVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DVO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 DVO 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 DVO find?
LM52 DVO failed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim too low and too far to the left., and 5 more.

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