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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 DWAMOT history

LM52 DWA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LM52 DWA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
152,835 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DWA was last recorded at 152,835 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,096 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
8,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,835 miles
  • 2020 – 152,096 miles
  • 2019 – 150,543 miles
  • 2018 – 148,258 miles
  • 2017 – 146,168 miles
  • 2016 – 144,062 miles
  • 2015 – 140,145 miles
  • 2014 – 130,960 miles
  • 2013 – 116,690 miles
  • 2012 – 103,444 miles
  • 2011 – 89,952 miles
  • 2010 – 78,403 miles
  • 2009 – 62,676 miles
  • 2008 – 42,458 miles
  • 2007 – 24,843 miles
  • 2006 – 20,097 miles
  • 2005 – 13,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,835 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,835 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,835 miles
    Test number
    927559560688
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,835 miles (+739)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,835 miles
    Test number
    907471362128
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,096 miles
    Test number
    972925427241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,096 miles (+1,553)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,096 miles
    Test number
    152571729708
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    129561644943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail150,543 miles (+2,285)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    270906438676
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,258 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,258 miles
    Test number
    214032527677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    333291234491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,168 miles (+2,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    697494029978
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass144,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    406196844851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,062 miles (+3,917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    302275691887
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass140,145 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    340899323957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,960 miles
    Test number
    897723034357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,960 miles (+14,270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,960 miles
    Test number
    958593534368
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass116,690 miles (+13,246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    876876833334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    667798522318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,444 miles (+13,492)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    379076522302
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass89,952 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    837635421359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,946 miles (+11,543)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    848343321327
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,403 miles (+15,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    502714420337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,676 miles (+20,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,676 miles
    Test number
    491964739312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,458 miles (+17,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    154608348337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,843 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    982523647321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,097 miles (+6,931)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,097 miles
    Test number
    211735746370
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge/ advise tracking

  25. Pass13,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,166 miles
    Test number
    722554255364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DWA

Does LM52 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DWA expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DWA?
The MOT on LM52 DWA expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DWA done?
LM52 DWA was recorded at 152,835 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 8,703 miles a year.
Has LM52 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DWA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 DWA 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 DWA find?
LM52 DWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake disc worn, but not excessively all four, and 4 more.

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