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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 OUNMOT history

LM52 OUN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LM52 OUN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,408 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OUN
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
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OUN was last recorded at 47,408 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,957 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
2,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,408 miles
  • 2024 – 46,318 miles
  • 2022 – 45,597 miles
  • 2021 – 43,793 miles
  • 2020 – 42,381 miles
  • 2019 – 40,593 miles
  • 2018 – 38,955 miles
  • 2017 – 37,467 miles
  • 2016 – 35,520 miles
  • 2015 – 32,789 miles
  • 2014 – 30,913 miles
  • 2013 – 29,067 miles
  • 2012 – 27,084 miles
  • 2011 – 24,114 miles
  • 2010 – 22,540 miles
  • 2009 – 20,041 miles
  • 2008 – 16,952 miles
  • 2007 – 9,697 miles
  • 2006 – 7,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,408 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Console bushes incorrect fitment (180 degrees out)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,408 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    440864501338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,957 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    208893620246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass46,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    791775747457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,318 miles (+721)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    624998736749
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass45,597 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    319575846691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    516564100507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,793 miles (+1,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    658373930349
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass42,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    726844777648
    • AdvisoryFront Console bushes incorrect fitment (180 degrees out)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail42,381 miles (+1,788)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    815778968225
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking/worn
    • AdvisoryFront Console bushes incorrect fitment (180 degrees out)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass40,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    128199790130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,593 miles (+1,638)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    964095205152
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass38,955 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    389042114365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,467 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    285805515548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass35,520 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,520 miles
    Test number
    984840318775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass32,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    615046303909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  16. Fail32,789 miles (+1,876)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    501730407524
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  17. Pass30,913 miles (+1,846)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,913 miles
    Test number
    248045264366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wall slight deterioration
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wall slight deterioration
  18. Pass29,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    398705363374
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Fail29,067 miles (+1,983)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    269474763334
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  20. Fail27,084 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    425002952409
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass27,084 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    829032952387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass24,114 miles (+1,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    337967251351
    • NoteNearside front disc worn
  23. Pass22,540 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    422743660411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  24. Pass20,041 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,041 miles
    Test number
    362016759388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,952 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,952 miles
    Test number
    982704568333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,697 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,697 miles
    Test number
    541958687007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,917 miles
    Test number
    653659986009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OUN

Does LM52 OUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 OUN is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OUN?
The MOT on LM52 OUN is valid until 6 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 OUN done?
LM52 OUN was recorded at 47,408 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,001 miles a year.
Has LM52 OUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OUN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 OUN 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 OUN find?
LM52 OUN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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