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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 MZPMOT history

LM52 MZP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LM52 MZP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
57,253 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MZP
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
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MZP was last recorded at 57,253 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,748 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,505 miles
Average per year
2,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,253 miles
  • 2025 – 48,748 miles
  • 2023 – 42,808 miles
  • 2022 – 39,192 miles
  • 2021 – 32,492 miles
  • 2020 – 28,675 miles
  • 2019 – 27,302 miles
  • 2018 – 27,061 miles
  • 2017 – 26,150 miles
  • 2016 – 25,276 miles
  • 2015 – 24,518 miles
  • 2014 – 23,557 miles
  • 2013 – 22,325 miles
  • 2012 – 21,629 miles
  • 2011 – 20,856 miles
  • 2010 – 18,912 miles
  • 2009 – 16,788 miles
  • 2008 – 16,045 miles
  • 2007 – 12,040 miles
  • 2006 – 10,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight seepage transmission fluid.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,253 miles (+8,505)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    560682600599
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass48,748 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    170625210620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    216858251420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,808 miles (+3,616)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    834443280839
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass39,192 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    204195162176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail39,190 miles (+6,698)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,190 miles
    Test number
    365582277739
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass32,492 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,492 miles
    Test number
    712007749872
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail32,492 miles (+3,817)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,492 miles
    Test number
    356199916483
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,675 miles (+1,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    696481157108
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,302 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    397022926688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,061 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    507434437713
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass26,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    147657759081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,150 miles (+874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    771244899599
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass25,276 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    259613606053
    • AdvisorySlight seepage transmission fluid.

  15. Fail25,273 miles (+755)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    351201785376
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight seepage transmission fluid.

  16. Pass24,518 miles (+961)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    859918875851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease from inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  17. Pass23,557 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,557 miles
    Test number
    309242854320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,325 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    667586643313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,629 miles
    Test number
    438760652454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,628 miles (+772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    827338642317
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass20,856 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,856 miles
    Test number
    839823041329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,912 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    432842940389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,788 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,788 miles
    Test number
    310631349354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,045 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    572577058334
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass12,040 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    184059717011
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass10,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,250 miles
    Test number
    864195736153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MZP

Does LM52 MZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MZP is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MZP?
The MOT on LM52 MZP is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 MZP done?
LM52 MZP was recorded at 57,253 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
Has LM52 MZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MZP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 MZP 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 MZP find?
LM52 MZP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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