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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 FRCMOT history

LM52 FRC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

LM52 FRC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
142,502 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FRC was last recorded at 142,502 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 2,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2018: 120,557 miles, lower than 120,577 miles on 13 Nov 2018.

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
139,724 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,778 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,502 miles
  • 2021 – 139,724 miles
  • 2020 – 132,056 miles
  • 2018 – 120,557 miles
  • 2017 – 109,228 miles
  • 2016 – 101,970 miles
  • 2015 – 78,966 miles
  • 2013 – 62,342 miles
  • 2012 – 54,784 miles
  • 2011 – 50,313 miles
  • 2010 – 45,397 miles
  • 2009 – 40,124 miles
  • 2008 – 35,524 miles
  • 2007 – 30,572 miles
  • 2005 – 24,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front very worn/thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pad warning light on damaged wiring loom to near side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,502 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    107104040920
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,502 miles (+2,778)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    282003725104
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,724 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,724 miles
    Test number
    690618069139
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front very worn/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on damaged wiring loom to near side front
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail139,716 miles (+7,660)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,716 miles
    Test number
    860077839437
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front very worn/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on damaged wiring loom to near side front
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    682206875693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail132,056 miles (+11,499)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    662654401585
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass120,557 miles (-20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    649768327556
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail120,577 miles (+11,349)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,577 miles
    Test number
    559858879286
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass109,228 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    394050882634
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components. rear wiper torn.

  10. Fail109,227 miles (+7,257)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,227 miles
    Test number
    207627734251
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components. rear wiper torn.

  11. Pass101,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    174071149527
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail101,969 miles (+11,813)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    586957690414
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer tread bold (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass90,156 miles (+11,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    829594249763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  14. Pass78,966 miles (+16,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,966 miles
    Test number
    156804815439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,342 miles (+3,024)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    839464373229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear silencer of exhuast outer skin slight deterioration

  16. Fail59,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    128233943089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass59,318 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    319113343031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,784 miles (+4,471)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    786717632014
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.
    • NoteParking brake lever travel requires attention.
    • NoteRear brakes requir attention.

  19. Pass50,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    186612341435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail50,313 miles (+4,916)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    115752241053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,397 miles (+5,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    664227020081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass40,124 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    833682629045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,068 miles (+4,544)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    131429219446
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass35,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    623662328037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail35,524 miles (+4,952)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    140022528064
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass30,572 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    774755007084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    823168045348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,828 miles1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    482058045363
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped and pitted.
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing front screen.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteUndertray fitted

Questions about LM52 FRC

Does LM52 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FRC expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FRC?
The MOT on LM52 FRC expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FRC done?
LM52 FRC was recorded at 142,502 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has LM52 FRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FRC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 FRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 FRC find?
LM52 FRC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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