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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 EGXMOT history

LM52 EGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 43,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LM52 EGX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,356 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EGX was last recorded at 43,356 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,934 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,422 miles
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,356 miles
  • 2024 – 40,934 miles
  • 2023 – 39,882 miles
  • 2022 – 39,551 miles
  • 2021 – 38,540 miles
  • 2020 – 38,209 miles
  • 2019 – 38,023 miles
  • 2018 – 37,004 miles
  • 2017 – 35,697 miles
  • 2016 – 34,322 miles
  • 2015 – 33,046 miles
  • 2014 – 31,405 miles
  • 2013 – 29,657 miles
  • 2012 – 27,970 miles
  • 2011 – 26,571 miles
  • 2010 – 25,122 miles
  • 2009 – 22,728 miles
  • 2008 – 20,194 miles
  • 2007 – 17,690 miles
  • 2006 – 14,386 miles
  • 2005 – 9,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,356 miles1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    761070698796
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  2. Fail43,356 miles (+2,422)2 dangerous1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    862570272579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover has small split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  3. Pass40,934 miles (+1,052)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    141364115112
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust fatigue
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  4. Pass39,882 miles (+331)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    914921948751
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle rusty

  5. Pass39,551 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    731668242575
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass38,540 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    815835534242
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail38,500 miles (+291)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    197544389424
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass38,209 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,209 miles
    Test number
    146478349419
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have some age cracking.

  9. Pass38,023 miles (+1,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    610563717486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,004 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    725294546895
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer sleeve shows signs of leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail36,990 miles (+1,293)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    343993396832
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer sleeve shows signs of leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not correctly located in strut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass35,697 miles (+1,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    155547358928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer is adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on tread and outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing is twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is starting to perish on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

  13. Pass34,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    309611622657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  14. Fail34,322 miles (+1,276)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    266013040152
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  15. Pass33,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    506465124922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,046 miles (+1,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    234922675330
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass31,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    445514014321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail31,405 miles (+1,748)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    487394414381
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear brake when wheel rotated

  19. Pass29,657 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    637388903337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAnti roll bar stop broken
    • NoteBoth rear wheels very slight brake bind
    • NoteNsf wiper split, osf wiper smearing

  20. Fail29,657 miles (+1,687)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    429438203322
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAnti roll bar stop broken
    • NoteBoth rear wheels very slight brake bind
    • NoteNsf wiper split, osf wiper smearing

  21. Pass27,970 miles (+1,399)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    499627302303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smear
    • NoteNsr wheel slight binding
    • NoteOsr hand brake not returnig to the stops

  22. Pass26,571 miles (+1,449)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,571 miles
    Test number
    169733411308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteScratch in front windscreen

  23. Pass25,122 miles (+2,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    202551820300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail22,728 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    424735519338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perish in tread
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate and become dirty

  25. Pass22,728 miles (+2,534)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    844675519337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perish in tread
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate and become dirty

  26. Fail20,194 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,194 miles
    Test number
    823834928331
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  27. Pass20,194 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,194 miles
    Test number
    893654428371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,690 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,690 miles
    Test number
    394308117383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass14,386 miles (+4,631)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,386 miles
    Test number
    344872136325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWET TEST
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  30. Pass9,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,755 miles
    Test number
    170206425308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EGX

Does LM52 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EGX is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EGX?
The MOT on LM52 EGX is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 EGX done?
LM52 EGX was recorded at 43,356 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has LM52 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EGX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 EGX 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 EGX find?
LM52 EGX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 15 more.

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