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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 NHOMOT history

LM52 NHO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LM52 NHO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,801 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NHO was last recorded at 82,801 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,619 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,801 miles
  • 2024 – 82,619 miles
  • 2023 – 82,320 miles
  • 2022 – 81,954 miles
  • 2021 – 81,684 miles
  • 2020 – 81,427 miles
  • 2019 – 79,687 miles
  • 2018 – 79,341 miles
  • 2017 – 78,793 miles
  • 2016 – 78,332 miles
  • 2015 – 77,829 miles
  • 2014 – 76,581 miles
  • 2013 – 75,751 miles
  • 2012 – 74,941 miles
  • 2011 – 74,270 miles
  • 2010 – 71,328 miles
  • 2009 – 70,204 miles
  • 2008 – 68,713 miles
  • 2007 – 66,891 miles
  • 2006 – 65,071 miles
  • 2005 – 53,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,801 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    606631871484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,619 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    398231387077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,320 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    692998079359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,954 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    385886941873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,684 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    181743518116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,427 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    130623361179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,687 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    618444372995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,341 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    230741263677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,793 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    104022325924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,332 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    472849806525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,829 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    121343732664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,581 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    127844244303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,751 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    325585453390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass75,751 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    509485053397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    448435432478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,941 miles (+671)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    505055932334
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Fail74,270 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    158783851312
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  18. Pass74,270 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    168923051399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    203947140325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,326 miles (+1,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    352517940312
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • 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)
  21. Pass70,204 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    171635119350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,713 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,713 miles
    Test number
    434825508328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,891 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    782670127370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,071 miles (+11,322)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    404138996251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    384058745383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,749 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    714808045366
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM52 NHO

Does LM52 NHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NHO?
The MOT on LM52 NHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NHO done?
LM52 NHO was recorded at 82,801 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has LM52 NHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NHO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on LM52 NHO 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 NHO find?
LM52 NHO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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