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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 HMDMOT history

LM52 HMD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 27,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LM52 HMD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,570 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HMD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HMD was last recorded at 27,570 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,556 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,570 miles
  • 2024 – 27,556 miles
  • 2023 – 27,534 miles
  • 2022 – 27,218 miles
  • 2021 – 26,875 miles
  • 2020 – 26,871 miles
  • 2019 – 26,394 miles
  • 2018 – 25,691 miles
  • 2017 – 24,591 miles
  • 2016 – 23,895 miles
  • 2015 – 22,741 miles
  • 2014 – 21,356 miles
  • 2013 – 20,315 miles
  • 2012 – 19,206 miles
  • 2011 – 18,095 miles
  • 2010 – 16,785 miles
  • 2009 – 15,070 miles
  • 2008 – 13,629 miles
  • 2007 – 11,817 miles
  • 2006 – 9,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,570 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    417701750446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass27,556 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    676727410420
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass27,534 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    138721866693
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass27,218 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,218 miles
    Test number
    197852897969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    634174002540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,875 miles (+4)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    730928112425
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass26,871 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    391490495464
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail26,871 miles (+477)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    390978329893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass26,394 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    477310817107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,691 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    830274604127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,591 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,591 miles
    Test number
    690105526918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,895 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    448823837339
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread low and aged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on inner walls and aged
  13. Pass22,741 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    205179805023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,356 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,356 miles
    Test number
    778797214002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,354 miles (+1,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    976014214066
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass20,315 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    355884613061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,206 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,206 miles
    Test number
    678431712032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,095 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,095 miles
    Test number
    515177801089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,785 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,785 miles
    Test number
    533131110059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,070 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,070 miles
    Test number
    231657809074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,629 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    490624408058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass13,629 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    502334908028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,817 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,817 miles
    Test number
    851565007052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass11,817 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,817 miles
    Test number
    972475207085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,052 miles
    Test number
    122554506408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HMD

Does LM52 HMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HMD?
The MOT on LM52 HMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 HMD done?
LM52 HMD was recorded at 27,570 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 917 miles a year.
Has LM52 HMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HMD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 HMD 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 HMD find?
LM52 HMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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