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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LM52 NHLMOT history

LM52 NHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

LM52 NHL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
114,681 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NHL was last recorded at 114,681 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 4,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,235 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,446 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,681 miles
  • 2023 – 110,235 miles
  • 2022 – 104,736 miles
  • 2021 – 95,779 miles
  • 2020 – 91,655 miles
  • 2019 – 91,287 miles
  • 2017 – 85,709 miles
  • 2016 – 81,768 miles
  • 2015 – 75,161 miles
  • 2014 – 72,538 miles
  • 2012 – 70,319 miles
  • 2011 – 60,224 miles
  • 2010 – 41,261 miles
  • 2009 – 23,208 miles
  • 2008 – 21,730 miles
  • 2007 – 18,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Corrosion to exhaust back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,681 miles (+4,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    293319432974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,235 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    345647790407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,224 miles (+5,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    889484290437
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,736 miles (+8,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    609587497993
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass95,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    823133073785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,779 miles (+4,124)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    922867761101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,655 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,655 miles
    Test number
    512818817243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Fail91,655 miles (+368)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,655 miles
    Test number
    804909891026
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Pass91,287 miles (+5,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    109926285451
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box

  10. Pass85,709 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    302937206527
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvance travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s of windscreen

  11. Fail85,709 miles (+3,346)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    687502001649
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvance travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
    • AdvisoryStone chip in n/s of windscreen

  12. Pass82,363 miles (+595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    751684150768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  13. Pass81,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    899398062989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail81,768 miles (+6,607)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    756990151696
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass75,161 miles (+2,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    128601525000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass72,538 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    258474614012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,319 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    675107822255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,315 miles (+10,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    318914222253
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass60,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    155521731286
    • NoteBrake system warning light stays on indicating a fault.

  20. Fail60,224 miles (+18,963)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    786211531277
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBrake system warning light stays on indicating a fault.

  21. Pass41,261 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    311031200452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,756 miles (+17,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,756 miles
    Test number
    172667280199
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,208 miles
    Test number
    812302209256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,208 miles (+1,478)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,208 miles
    Test number
    183341209292
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass21,730 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,730 miles
    Test number
    363455648332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,853 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,853 miles
    Test number
    911585267385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,753 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,753 miles
    Test number
    471633107066
    • NoteCondensation in o/s side repeater
    • NoteFront pads approx 60% worn

Questions about LM52 NHL

Does LM52 NHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 NHL expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NHL?
The MOT on LM52 NHL expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 NHL done?
LM52 NHL was recorded at 114,681 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has LM52 NHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NHL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 NHL 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 NHL find?
LM52 NHL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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