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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 EYLMOT history

LM52 EYL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

LM52 EYL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
62,488 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EYL was last recorded at 62,488 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,479 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,488 miles
  • 2022 – 56,571 miles
  • 2021 – 51,076 miles
  • 2019 – 44,502 miles
  • 2018 – 40,545 miles
  • 2017 – 36,055 miles
  • 2016 – 34,321 miles
  • 2015 – 33,023 miles
  • 2014 – 31,734 miles
  • 2013 – 29,395 miles
  • 2012 – 27,688 miles
  • 2011 – 25,893 miles
  • 2010 – 23,713 miles
  • 2009 – 21,648 miles
  • 2008 – 19,106 miles
  • 2007 – 15,423 miles
  • 2006 – 13,147 miles
  • 2005 – 10,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195966454188
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    781044924049
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855110267258
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,488 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    411110316462
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail62,479 miles (+5,908)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    842133031074
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,571 miles (+5,495)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    841923175118
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass51,076 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,076 miles
    Test number
    602597767069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,981 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    844673013309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail48,979 miles (+4,477)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    736512280420
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    660715611007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,502 miles (+3,957)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    592329589523
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass40,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    451289076565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail40,545 miles (+4,490)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    119144873381
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass36,055 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    248586777369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,321 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,321 miles
    Test number
    745867161780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,023 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,023 miles
    Test number
    550259543264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,734 miles
    Test number
    195814444307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,729 miles (+2,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    208744544383
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass29,395 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    167495343341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,688 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,688 miles
    Test number
    569688222354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,893 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,893 miles
    Test number
    177966931380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,713 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    473968630387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    671202649359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,648 miles (+2,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    781282049335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail19,106 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,106 miles
    Test number
    602236148343
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,106 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,106 miles
    Test number
    622156748308
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,423 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,423 miles
    Test number
    400540437494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,147 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,147 miles
    Test number
    673456246324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,131 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,131 miles
    Test number
    504620855320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail10,072 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,072 miles
    Test number
    992564545344
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LM52 EYL

Does LM52 EYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 EYL expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EYL?
The MOT on LM52 EYL expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 EYL done?
LM52 EYL was recorded at 62,488 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has LM52 EYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EYL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 EYL 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 EYL find?
LM52 EYL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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