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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LM52 DWNMOT history

LM52 DWN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM52 DWN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,301 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DWN
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
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DWN was last recorded at 99,301 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,304 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,997 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,301 miles
  • 2025 – 95,304 miles
  • 2024 – 91,866 miles
  • 2023 – 90,216 miles
  • 2021 – 88,132 miles
  • 2020 – 85,934 miles
  • 2019 – 83,847 miles
  • 2018 – 80,500 miles
  • 2017 – 78,183 miles
  • 2016 – 76,855 miles
  • 2015 – 74,396 miles
  • 2014 – 71,613 miles
  • 2013 – 70,111 miles
  • 2012 – 67,901 miles
  • 2011 – 64,846 miles
  • 2010 – 61,926 miles
  • 2009 – 59,384 miles
  • 2008 – 55,870 miles
  • 2007 – 46,718 miles
  • 2006 – 36,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,301 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,301 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    676984993722
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass95,304 miles (+3,438)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    683599625890
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass91,866 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,866 miles
    Test number
    244136371106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,865 miles (+1,649)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,865 miles
    Test number
    952642536343
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,216 miles
    Test number
    424940432909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,215 miles (+2,083)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    510170583866
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass88,132 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    479976304117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail88,126 miles (+2,192)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    916983168261
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass85,934 miles (+2,087)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    651958133722
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    354407625633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail83,847 miles (+3,347)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    988766043829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,500 miles (+2,317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    496291760541
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  13. Pass78,183 miles (+1,328)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    946495775262
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded Exhaust box deteriorated (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass76,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    128337657116
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,855 miles (+2,459)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    217962216648
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,396 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    432343940169
    • AdvisoryOil leak miner rust below

  17. Pass71,613 miles (+1,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    199400144321
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass70,111 miles (+2,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    615248933355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,901 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    697141042301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,846 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    925565931380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,926 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,926 miles
    Test number
    192240140344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,384 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    380851549346
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass59,384 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    604661149335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,870 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    450419538461
    • NoteFront brake pads senor bpoken hand brake has traveing

  25. Fail55,870 miles (+9,152)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    702599438324
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads senor bpoken hand brake has traveing

  26. Pass46,718 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,718 miles
    Test number
    124380447342
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Fail46,717 miles (+10,149)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    850559237369
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass36,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    490429336321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM52 DWN

Does LM52 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DWN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DWN?
The MOT on LM52 DWN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 DWN done?
LM52 DWN was recorded at 99,301 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has LM52 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DWN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 DWN 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 DWN find?
LM52 DWN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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