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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DVRMOT history

LM52 DVR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

LM52 DVR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
173,486 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DVR was last recorded at 173,486 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,486 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,486 miles
  • 2022 – 164,259 miles
  • 2021 – 154,814 miles
  • 2020 – 145,854 miles
  • 2019 – 136,612 miles
  • 2018 – 127,426 miles
  • 2017 – 117,930 miles
  • 2016 – 108,608 miles
  • 2015 – 99,865 miles
  • 2014 – 91,072 miles
  • 2013 – 83,695 miles
  • 2012 – 81,884 miles
  • 2011 – 68,577 miles
  • 2010 – 56,650 miles
  • 2009 – 49,265 miles
  • 2008 – 42,172 miles
  • 2007 – 34,862 miles
  • 2006 – 28,288 miles
  • 2005 – 21,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,486 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,486 miles
    Test number
    175173959872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,486 miles (+9,227)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,486 miles
    Test number
    970488650089
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,259 miles
    Test number
    688239821715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,259 miles (+9,445)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,259 miles
    Test number
    887224626041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass154,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,814 miles
    Test number
    170879791076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,813 miles (+8,959)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,813 miles
    Test number
    218222340334
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass145,854 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    441838885294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,612 miles
    Test number
    318650239513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,612 miles (+9,186)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,612 miles
    Test number
    724081682640
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass127,426 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    349926802892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,930 miles (+9,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    901883946921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,608 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,608 miles
    Test number
    126259862434
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,865 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    346211807172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    309088734321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,072 miles (+7,377)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    549468634351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,695 miles (+1,811)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    766057823343
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail81,884 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    319593532389
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass81,884 miles (+13,307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    957643032346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,577 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    536273221339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly low on tread

  20. Pass68,577 miles (+11,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    915453821356
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly low on tread

  21. Pass56,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    951811430365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,650 miles (+7,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    720621730303
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass49,265 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    731681319326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,172 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,172 miles
    Test number
    402599828425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,862 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    481104117373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass34,862 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    801024817346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,288 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    232694336363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,283 miles (+6,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    411429326477
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass21,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    121602115359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DVR

Does LM52 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DVR expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DVR?
The MOT on LM52 DVR expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DVR done?
LM52 DVR was recorded at 173,486 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has LM52 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DVR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 DVR 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 DVR find?
LM52 DVR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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