
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LM52 DVYMOT history
LM52 DVY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 34,945 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 DVY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 DVY was last recorded at 34,945 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 2,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 32,107 miles · 20 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,838 miles
- Average per year
- 1,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 34,945 miles
- 2021 – 32,107 miles
- 2020 – 30,192 miles
- 2019 – 27,556 miles
- 2018 – 19,741 miles
- 2017 – 14,429 miles
- 2016 – 11,369 miles
- 2014 – 10,050 miles
- 2013 – 9,306 miles
- 2012 – 8,956 miles
- 2011 – 8,622 miles
- 2010 – 8,374 miles
- 2008 – 7,697 miles
- 2007 – 6,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,945 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 34,945 miles
- Test number
- 748883476218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail34,941 miles (+2,834)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,941 miles
- Test number
- 755673152087
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,107 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 32,107 miles
- Test number
- 678108255091
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail32,091 miles (+1,899)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,091 miles
- Test number
- 559505017223
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight Lens Is Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,192 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 30,192 miles
- Test number
- 804775403864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,169 miles (+2,613)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,169 miles
- Test number
- 642841176553
- MajorCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass27,556 miles (+7,815)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 271785445757
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass19,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 19,741 miles
- Test number
- 660515296635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,741 miles (+5,312)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,741 miles
- Test number
- 438005222886
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testValve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Pass14,429 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 14,429 miles
- Test number
- 501017887816
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass11,369 miles (+1,319)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 11,369 miles
- Test number
- 132883465378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,050 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 10,050 miles
- Test number
- 987417934370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,306 miles (+350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 9,306 miles
- Test number
- 537696323271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,956 miles (+334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 8,956 miles
- Test number
- 678335712275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail8,622 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,622 miles
- Test number
- 619174181024
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass8,622 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 8,622 miles
- Test number
- 836064781094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,374 miles (+677)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 8,374 miles
- Test number
- 120538410491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,697 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,697 miles
- Test number
- 170194798039
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass7,697 miles (+991)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 7,697 miles
- Test number
- 251994898034
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass6,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 6,706 miles
- Test number
- 223010617024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 DVY
- Does LM52 DVY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 DVY expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 DVY?
- The MOT on LM52 DVY expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 DVY done?
- LM52 DVY was recorded at 34,945 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
- Has LM52 DVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 DVY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 DVY 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 DVY find?
- LM52 DVY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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