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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LM52 OUVMOT history

LM52 OUV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM52 OUV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,217 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OUV
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
21 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OUV was last recorded at 112,217 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,728 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,489 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,217 miles
  • 2025 – 110,728 miles
  • 2024 – 109,046 miles
  • 2022 – 106,953 miles
  • 2021 – 101,466 miles
  • 2020 – 96,931 miles
  • 2019 – 90,990 miles
  • 2017 – 87,453 miles
  • 2016 – 81,486 miles
  • 2015 – 76,597 miles
  • 2014 – 70,188 miles
  • 2013 – 63,113 miles
  • 2012 – 55,032 miles
  • 2011 – 45,715 miles
  • 2010 – 36,035 miles
  • 2008 – 25,459 miles
  • 2006 – 11,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,217 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,217 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    676397156226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,728 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    397433025424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,046 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    480465623574
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass106,953 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,953 miles
    Test number
    726843601737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,950 miles (+5,484)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    786269444299
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryMissfire

  6. Pass101,466 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,466 miles
    Test number
    672918022137
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  7. Pass96,931 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,931 miles
    Test number
    458857869899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,990 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    672578388174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    541410241660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,296 miles (+1,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    635537341490
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass87,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    346036983325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,453 miles (+2,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    652344974299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass85,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    559661228374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,255 miles (+3,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    234138785320
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,486 miles (+4,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    959487614753
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter starting to split

  16. Pass76,597 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    216799905051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    275313304073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,188 miles (+7,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    576293904029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass63,113 miles (+8,081)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,113 miles
    Test number
    266607003026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,032 miles (+9,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    798806802075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,715 miles (+9,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    686824911076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,035 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,035 miles
    Test number
    902829710095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,459 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    340145168301
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass25,459 miles (+7,519)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    910045268391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass17,940 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,940 miles
    Test number
    923260718059
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass11,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,769 miles
    Test number
    373163656307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OUV

Does LM52 OUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 OUV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OUV?
The MOT on LM52 OUV is valid until 31 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 OUV done?
LM52 OUV was recorded at 112,217 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has LM52 OUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OUV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 OUV 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 OUV find?
LM52 OUV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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