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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 OTNMOT history

LM52 OTN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

LM52 OTN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
58,427 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OTN was last recorded at 58,427 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,943 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,427 miles
  • 2022 – 55,943 miles
  • 2021 – 54,117 miles
  • 2020 – 53,541 miles
  • 2019 – 52,444 miles
  • 2018 – 51,206 miles
  • 2017 – 49,016 miles
  • 2016 – 46,063 miles
  • 2015 – 43,359 miles
  • 2014 – 40,639 miles
  • 2013 – 37,049 miles
  • 2012 – 33,511 miles
  • 2011 – 30,285 miles
  • 2010 – 26,818 miles
  • 2009 – 24,521 miles
  • 2008 – 22,397 miles
  • 2007 – 19,233 miles
  • 2006 – 14,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,427 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,427 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    619852464603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,943 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    950940901276
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail55,943 miles (+90)3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    474719115906
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail55,853 miles (+1,736)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    771329893683
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks on gearbox

  5. Pass54,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    714855972549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater outer lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail54,117 miles (+576)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    636606244397
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater outer lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass53,541 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    505483967803
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail53,541 miles (+1,097)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    336373368963
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass52,444 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,444 miles
    Test number
    982510850714
    • AdvisoryRear registration slight delaminated

  10. Pass51,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    180499889985
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail51,206 miles (+2,190)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    135273258741
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass49,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    503356161657
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK PRESENT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail49,016 miles (+2,953)2 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    305247358780
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK PRESENT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AGED & CRACKED (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,063 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    998338625663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,359 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    756228055082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    426292854066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,639 miles (+3,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    476832854036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass37,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    866232853009
    • 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)

  19. Fail37,049 miles (+3,538)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    158331453078
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass33,511 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,511 miles
    Test number
    268808042079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    947494351082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,281 miles (+3,463)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,281 miles
    Test number
    696754351026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass26,818 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,818 miles
    Test number
    652446020056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,521 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,521 miles
    Test number
    780943709041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,397 miles
    Test number
    124824728417
    • NoteAdvise engine management light on

  26. Fail22,397 miles (+3,164)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,397 miles
    Test number
    143574828413
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise engine management light on

  27. Pass19,233 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,233 miles
    Test number
    271707457028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,845 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,845 miles
    Test number
    143041436040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass14,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,845 miles
    Test number
    304891336076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OTN

Does LM52 OTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OTN expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OTN?
The MOT on LM52 OTN expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OTN done?
LM52 OTN was recorded at 58,427 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has LM52 OTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OTN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 OTN 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 OTN find?
LM52 OTN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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