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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 EFPMOT history

LM52 EFP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

LM52 EFP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
113,055 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EFP was last recorded at 113,055 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 4,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,799 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,256 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,055 miles
  • 2022 – 108,799 miles
  • 2021 – 99,374 miles
  • 2019 – 95,119 miles
  • 2018 – 86,385 miles
  • 2017 – 82,205 miles
  • 2016 – 79,398 miles
  • 2015 – 78,057 miles
  • 2014 – 76,302 miles
  • 2013 – 74,734 miles
  • 2011 – 72,243 miles
  • 2010 – 57,048 miles
  • 2009 – 43,300 miles
  • 2008 – 36,371 miles
  • 2007 – 29,924 miles
  • 2006 – 16,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,055 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,055 miles (+4,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,055 miles
    Test number
    173794117345
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass108,799 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    936049031854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,795 miles (+4,032)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,795 miles
    Test number
    663105973608
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,763 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,763 miles
    Test number
    110618057258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail104,730 miles (+5,356)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    759519102210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass99,374 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    465179354442
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail99,374 miles (+4,255)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    822865954326
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,119 miles (+2,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    605878106067
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake slight binding

  9. Pass92,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    549913480658
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail92,463 miles (+6,078)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    180529978968
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass86,385 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    403132759585
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Fail86,385 miles (+4,180)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    557752596047
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass82,205 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    648753397147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,398 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,398 miles
    Test number
    540537968658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,057 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    357183615023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass76,302 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    329724114012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,734 miles (+2,491)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    196904603484
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,243 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,243 miles
    Test number
    615875651385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,045 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    157720921457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,048 miles (+13,748)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    193253910432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,300 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    753855019076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,371 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    581798718091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,924 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    143055817435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    693259106032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EFP

Does LM52 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 EFP expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EFP?
The MOT on LM52 EFP expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 EFP done?
LM52 EFP was recorded at 113,055 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has LM52 EFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EFP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 EFP 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 EFP find?
LM52 EFP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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