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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 FROMOT history

LM52 FRO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LM52 FRO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,569 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FRO was last recorded at 94,569 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,566 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,569 miles
  • 2024 – 92,165 miles
  • 2023 – 88,926 miles
  • 2022 – 84,791 miles
  • 2021 – 81,601 miles
  • 2020 – 77,178 miles
  • 2019 – 69,216 miles
  • 2018 – 62,639 miles
  • 2016 – 53,621 miles
  • 2015 – 46,189 miles
  • 2014 – 42,610 miles
  • 2013 – 42,421 miles
  • 2012 – 41,776 miles
  • 2011 – 41,079 miles
  • 2010 – 40,051 miles
  • 2009 – 36,607 miles
  • 2008 – 32,019 miles
  • 2007 – 28,324 miles
  • 2006 – 23,230 miles
  • 2005 – 18,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,569 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    981800421838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,566 miles (+2,401)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    801245599074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,165 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,165 miles
    Test number
    266034005301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp lens cracked but dose not effect lamp operation

  4. Pass88,926 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    385514978422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass84,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    497556937043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,791 miles (+3,190)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    833960777343
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    393447179562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,599 miles (+4,421)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    242539590081
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,178 miles (+7,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,178 miles
    Test number
    568105120819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,216 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    353276774545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,639 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    573715666747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,621 miles (+7,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    722096413668
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  13. Pass46,189 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    830284722079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cracked

  14. Pass42,610 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    359748714398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note1 element of high level stoplight not working
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  15. Fail42,610 miles (+189)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    908248714315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note1 element of high level stoplight not working
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  16. Pass42,421 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    326725313385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,776 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    406929212467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,079 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    256461041364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,056 miles (+1,005)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    509549321370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteImpact to nearside front

  20. Pass40,051 miles (+3,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    941019120315
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 1mm on inner edges

  21. Pass36,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    974163229351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,607 miles (+4,588)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    723333329337
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAnit-roll bar links ball joints worn.

  23. Pass32,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    233881538384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,019 miles (+3,695)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,019 miles
    Test number
    461301638480
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass28,324 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,324 miles
    Test number
    473756727486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,230 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,230 miles
    Test number
    451931536395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,062 miles
    Test number
    872405225382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FRO

Does LM52 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FRO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FRO?
The MOT on LM52 FRO is valid until 9 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 FRO done?
LM52 FRO was recorded at 94,569 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has LM52 FRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FRO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 FRO 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 FRO find?
LM52 FRO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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