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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 FBGMOT history

LM52 FBG is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LM52 FBG green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,854 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FBG was last recorded at 58,854 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,501 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,353 miles
Average per year
2,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,854 miles
  • 2024 – 54,501 miles
  • 2023 – 52,222 miles
  • 2022 – 50,625 miles
  • 2021 – 49,282 miles
  • 2020 – 48,380 miles
  • 2019 – 45,983 miles
  • 2017 – 45,283 miles
  • 2016 – 44,599 miles
  • 2014 – 41,836 miles
  • 2013 – 38,069 miles
  • 2012 – 33,999 miles
  • 2011 – 29,569 miles
  • 2009 – 21,900 miles
  • 2008 – 15,260 miles
  • 2007 – 13,203 miles
  • 2006 – 11,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear wiper deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Advise on both front suspension arms rear facing rubber bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,854 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    829135678793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,501 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    198269467945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,222 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,222 miles
    Test number
    418984476630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,625 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    179613094767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,282 miles (+902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    333839270462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,380 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    745046329185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,983 miles
    Test number
    466499624073
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  8. Fail45,983 miles (+700)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,983 miles
    Test number
    332157231384
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front lower arm (rear facing) bushes split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  9. Pass45,283 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    726421087519
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  10. Pass44,599 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    531298150246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on both front suspension arms rear facing rubber bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror lower cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted outer skin

  11. Fail44,599 miles (+2,763)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    149374597227
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on both front suspension arms rear facing rubber bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror lower cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted outer skin

  12. Pass41,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    418429064062
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  13. Fail41,836 miles (+3,767)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    788249464035
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  14. Pass38,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    435670253010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail38,069 miles (+4,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    898730253001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,999 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    707231652083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,569 miles (+7,669)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    495675801021
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine warning light is ON.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface cracks on nearside front tyre.

  18. Pass21,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    113616079020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,900 miles (+6,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    100172779491
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail15,260 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,260 miles
    Test number
    134703448479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass15,260 miles (+2,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,260 miles
    Test number
    314583248059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass13,203 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,203 miles
    Test number
    272744307068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,007 miles
    Test number
    383023406072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FBG

Does LM52 FBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FBG is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FBG?
The MOT on LM52 FBG is valid until 27 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 FBG done?
LM52 FBG was recorded at 58,854 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,404 miles a year.
Has LM52 FBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FBG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 FBG 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 FBG find?
LM52 FBG passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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