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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 FBZMOT history

LM52 FBZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

LM52 FBZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
108,908 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FBZ
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
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FBZ was last recorded at 108,908 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 4,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2021: 101,370 miles, lower than 101,380 miles on 5 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,522 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,386 miles
Average per year
5,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,908 miles
  • 2022 – 104,522 miles
  • 2021 – 101,370 miles
  • 2020 – 101,380 miles
  • 2019 – 97,297 miles
  • 2018 – 90,923 miles
  • 2017 – 86,270 miles
  • 2016 – 79,660 miles
  • 2015 – 76,668 miles
  • 2014 – 74,883 miles
  • 2013 – 49,398 miles
  • 2012 – 49,398 miles
  • 2010 – 47,803 miles
  • 2009 – 42,408 miles
  • 2008 – 37,017 miles
  • 2007 – 32,036 miles
  • 2006 – 26,754 miles
  • 2005 – 21,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,908 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,908 miles (+4,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    186410901925
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,522 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    625653516755
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,519 miles (+3,149)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    872320362661
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,370 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    435064240457
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,370 miles (-10)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    929163015079
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,380 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,380 miles
    Test number
    857200432432
    • MinorNearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,370 miles (+4,073)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    635411639329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,297 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    924151930277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    981704683428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light lamp on.

  10. Fail90,923 miles (+4,653)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    779409458454
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light lamp on.

  11. Pass86,270 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    916251613428
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail86,269 miles (+6,609)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    395041076146
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass79,660 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    413483655429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,668 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    357913725086
    • 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. Pass74,883 miles (+25,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    125688254432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    786198233023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,398 miles (+1,595)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    528863622080
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass47,803 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    952524540390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,790 miles (+5,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    820691040347
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass42,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    803071129320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,408 miles (+5,391)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    180830329329
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass37,017 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    321775358311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,949 miles (+4,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    283173058335
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass32,036 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    600048857327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,754 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    652036846309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    483956255401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    460726055324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FBZ

Does LM52 FBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FBZ expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FBZ?
The MOT on LM52 FBZ expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FBZ done?
LM52 FBZ was recorded at 108,908 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 5,092 miles a year.
Has LM52 FBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FBZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 FBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 FBZ find?
LM52 FBZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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