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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LM52 OTVMOT history

LM52 OTV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LM52 OTV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,812 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OTV was last recorded at 47,812 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,399 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,413 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,812 miles
  • 2025 – 45,399 miles
  • 2024 – 42,643 miles
  • 2023 – 40,503 miles
  • 2022 – 38,085 miles
  • 2021 – 36,028 miles
  • 2020 – 35,098 miles
  • 2019 – 34,470 miles
  • 2018 – 33,289 miles
  • 2017 – 31,985 miles
  • 2016 – 30,251 miles
  • 2015 – 28,735 miles
  • 2014 – 27,183 miles
  • 2013 – 24,553 miles
  • 2012 – 22,542 miles
  • 2011 – 20,391 miles
  • 2010 – 19,108 miles
  • 2009 – 16,900 miles
  • 2008 – 14,546 miles
  • 2007 – 12,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    146001514604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,812 miles (+2,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    603109931192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass45,399 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    237568960514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,643 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,643 miles
    Test number
    870287625889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    407844923595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,503 miles (+2,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    121639261014
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nsf headlamp dull/not visable beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass38,085 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    940647453514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,028 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,028 miles
    Test number
    118402948063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,027 miles (+929)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    369890962532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass35,098 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    982869531137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp glass frosting
  11. Pass34,470 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    281901168259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,243 miles (+954)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    534424687896
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  13. Pass33,289 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    996629593138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,985 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    891394657402
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass30,251 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,251 miles
    Test number
    271730751456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,735 miles (+1,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,735 miles
    Test number
    408893615183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  17. Pass27,183 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    386034184083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,553 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    657686483043
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass24,553 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    939646383083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass22,542 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,542 miles
    Test number
    345428982083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,391 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,391 miles
    Test number
    977467161000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,108 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    923198880004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,900 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,900 miles
    Test number
    640582619177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,546 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    341709098052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    312608087094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    281309126121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OTV

Does LM52 OTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 OTV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OTV?
The MOT on LM52 OTV is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 OTV done?
LM52 OTV was recorded at 47,812 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has LM52 OTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OTV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 OTV 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 OTV find?
LM52 OTV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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