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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LM52 SWJMOT history

LM52 SWJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LM52 SWJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
111,487 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SWJ was last recorded at 111,487 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,665 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
5,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,487 miles
  • 2022 – 110,665 miles
  • 2021 – 109,863 miles
  • 2020 – 109,147 miles
  • 2019 – 107,259 miles
  • 2018 – 104,010 miles
  • 2017 – 98,640 miles
  • 2016 – 93,025 miles
  • 2015 – 86,231 miles
  • 2014 – 75,131 miles
  • 2013 – 66,505 miles
  • 2012 – 63,514 miles
  • 2011 – 56,853 miles
  • 2010 – 49,404 miles
  • 2009 – 43,170 miles
  • 2008 – 36,522 miles
  • 2007 – 30,518 miles
  • 2006 – 23,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,487 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    200079090539
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail111,487 miles (+822)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    273160680414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass110,665 miles (+802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    586311566207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,863 miles (+716)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    953863272371
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,147 miles (+1,888)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    635668259860
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly corroded

  6. Pass107,259 miles (+3,249)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,259 miles
    Test number
    660087477276
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,010 miles (+5,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    102201370356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass98,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    929897283090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,640 miles (+5,615)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    674630967495
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass93,025 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    414312332421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail93,025 miles (+6,794)1 failure14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    797290850313
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass86,231 miles (+11,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    348103945056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass75,131 miles (+8,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    238585454044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass66,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    168555533445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,505 miles (+2,991)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    725785133065
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail63,514 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    387384522253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure

  17. Pass63,514 miles (+6,661)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    978504922293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure

  18. Pass56,853 miles (+7,449)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    189256531220
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front wheel arch
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteFront discs lipped on edges
    • NoteNearside mirror loose but not insecure
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  19. Pass49,404 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    612089620244
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteOil leak from engine area
    • NoteRear brake balance on limit
    • NoteRear indicators faded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  20. Fail49,404 miles (+6,234)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    651178320289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteOil leak from engine area
    • NoteRear brake balance on limit
    • NoteRear indicators faded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  21. Pass43,170 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    723536429247
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar locking devices moved
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  22. Fail43,170 miles (+6,648)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    884245729232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar locking devices moved
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  23. Pass36,522 miles (+6,004)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,522 miles
    Test number
    231950618296
    • NoteBBoth front anti-roll bar locking devices moved
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes perished and starting to split
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Pass30,518 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    130476037256
    • NotePrevious advisories still stand

  25. Fail30,516 miles (+7,039)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,516 miles
    Test number
    663675237263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar locking device moved
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

  26. Pass23,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,477 miles
    Test number
    761098936043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SWJ

Does LM52 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 SWJ expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SWJ?
The MOT on LM52 SWJ expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 SWJ done?
LM52 SWJ was recorded at 111,487 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 5,149 miles a year.
Has LM52 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SWJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
LM52 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 2 more.

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