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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DVUMOT history

LM52 DVU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LM52 DVU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
102,181 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DVU
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
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DVU was last recorded at 102,181 miles on 7 May 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,168 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,181 miles
  • 2024 – 101,779 miles
  • 2022 – 101,138 miles
  • 2021 – 99,816 miles
  • 2019 – 97,984 miles
  • 2018 – 92,109 miles
  • 2017 – 89,709 miles
  • 2016 – 83,259 miles
  • 2015 – 73,897 miles
  • 2014 – 62,264 miles
  • 2013 – 54,829 miles
  • 2012 – 47,773 miles
  • 2010 – 39,005 miles
  • 2009 – 28,224 miles
  • 2008 – 22,757 miles
  • 2007 – 18,887 miles
  • 2006 – 13,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,181 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking in treadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Slam panel mounting damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,181 miles (+13)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,181 miles
    Test number
    165957308150
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Slam panel mounting damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,168 miles (+389)3 major4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,168 miles
    Test number
    122533439963
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Slam panel mounting damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,779 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    679036189810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,138 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    995232911904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,130 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    582976437834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,816 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    894250268149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,984 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    111823068006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,109 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    681127092534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,709 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,709 miles
    Test number
    354447537387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,703 miles (+6,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    508696512028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,259 miles (+9,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    750314137203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass73,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    189504615012
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  13. Fail73,897 miles (+11,633)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    717664515035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  14. Pass62,264 miles (+7,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    765270624096
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass54,829 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    316503023036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    225493522064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,773 miles (+8,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    335553622082
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass39,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    904995250315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,005 miles (+6,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    932865050309
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass32,112 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    521342410082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,224 miles
    Test number
    210624119011
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

  22. Fail28,224 miles (+5,467)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,224 miles
    Test number
    984164719085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

  23. Pass22,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,757 miles
    Test number
    941939408090
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  24. Fail22,757 miles (+3,870)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,757 miles
    Test number
    971339408071
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  25. Pass18,887 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,887 miles
    Test number
    170231517447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,887 miles
    Test number
    432191016074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DVU

Does LM52 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DVU expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DVU?
The MOT on LM52 DVU expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DVU done?
LM52 DVU was recorded at 102,181 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has LM52 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DVU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 DVU 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 DVU find?
LM52 DVU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 12 more.

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