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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 NBFMOT history

LM52 NBF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LM52 NBF green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,745 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NBF was last recorded at 98,745 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,591 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,745 miles
  • 2025 – 95,591 miles
  • 2024 – 93,089 miles
  • 2023 – 88,143 miles
  • 2022 – 82,311 miles
  • 2021 – 75,303 miles
  • 2020 – 70,336 miles
  • 2019 – 63,943 miles
  • 2018 – 58,406 miles
  • 2017 – 52,763 miles
  • 2016 – 46,048 miles
  • 2015 – 38,722 miles
  • 2014 – 32,518 miles
  • 2013 – 25,680 miles
  • 2012 – 19,706 miles
  • 2011 – 17,595 miles
  • 2010 – 16,242 miles
  • 2009 – 13,821 miles
  • 2008 – 10,373 miles
  • 2007 – 6,093 miles
  • 2006 – 5,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,745 miles
    Test number
    708944839677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail98,745 miles (+3,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,745 miles
    Test number
    521157728930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass95,591 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    738636436453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,089 miles (+4,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    350921904780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,143 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    124257501935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,311 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    437155241222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,303 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    984294667298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,336 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    261079453362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    379134140619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,943 miles (+5,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    890721521102
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
  11. Pass58,406 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    716585542173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass52,763 miles (+6,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    582287823089
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass46,048 miles (+7,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,048 miles
    Test number
    271361989336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,722 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,722 miles
    Test number
    709240145082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass32,518 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    805918944091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,680 miles (+5,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,680 miles
    Test number
    228102923012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass19,706 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,706 miles
    Test number
    839848352079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,595 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    149216351451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking
  19. Fail17,595 miles (+1,353)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    158206051488
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking
  20. Fail16,242 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,242 miles
    Test number
    311655450042
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass16,242 miles (+2,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,242 miles
    Test number
    312605450035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass13,821 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,821 miles
    Test number
    412644049060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,373 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,373 miles
    Test number
    901166258060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,093 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    6,093 miles
    Test number
    493393157053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    5,640 miles
    Test number
    901573736081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NBF

Does LM52 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NBF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NBF?
The MOT on LM52 NBF is valid until 16 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 NBF done?
LM52 NBF was recorded at 98,745 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has LM52 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NBF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 NBF 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 NBF find?
LM52 NBF passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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