Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LM52 MCKMOT history
LM52 MCK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,676 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 MCK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 MCK was last recorded at 68,676 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,716 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,960 miles
- Average per year
- 4,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,676 miles
- 2025 – 66,716 miles
- 2024 – 64,526 miles
- 2023 – 61,763 miles
- 2022 – 58,991 miles
- 2021 – 54,831 miles
- 2020 – 51,628 miles
- 2019 – 48,214 miles
- 2018 – 37,658 miles
- 2017 – 29,927 miles
- 2016 – 24,840 miles
- 2015 – 19,186 miles
- 2014 – 15,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,676 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,676 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,676 miles
- Test number
- 344264255933
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,716 miles
- Test number
- 295212299203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,716 miles (+2,190)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,716 miles
- Test number
- 466259481324
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass64,526 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 64,526 miles
- Test number
- 996121908636
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail64,526 miles (+2,763)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,526 miles
- Test number
- 149811064457
- MajorFront Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass61,763 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 61,763 miles
- Test number
- 339600120189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,761 miles (+2,770)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,761 miles
- Test number
- 748884301740
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,991 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,991 miles
- Test number
- 427854749864
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail58,991 miles (+4,160)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,991 miles
- Test number
- 262893284323
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,831 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 54,831 miles
- Test number
- 776325527369
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail54,831 miles (+3,203)2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,831 miles
- Test number
- 450134617960
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,628 miles (+3,414)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,628 miles
- Test number
- 436864698303
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass48,214 miles (+10,556)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 48,214 miles
- Test number
- 700774021871
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass37,658 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 37,658 miles
- Test number
- 792166957765
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail37,658 miles (+7,731)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,658 miles
- Test number
- 855304924642
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass29,927 miles (+5,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 29,927 miles
- Test number
- 148694555847
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass24,840 miles (+5,654)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 24,840 miles
- Test number
- 752426064675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,186 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 19,186 miles
- Test number
- 882418343056
- 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)
Pass15,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 15,341 miles
- Test number
- 779233564235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 MCK
- Does LM52 MCK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MCK is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 MCK?
- The MOT on LM52 MCK is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 MCK done?
- LM52 MCK was recorded at 68,676 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,478 miles a year.
- Has LM52 MCK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 MCK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 MCK 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 MCK find?
- LM52 MCK passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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