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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 SZCMOT history

LM52 SZC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 126,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM52 SZC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,965 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SZC was last recorded at 126,965 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2020: 100,603 miles, lower than 404,851 miles on 21 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,963 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,965 miles
  • 2025 – 122,604 miles
  • 2024 – 117,900 miles
  • 2023 – 112,463 miles
  • 2022 – 108,136 miles
  • 2021 – 104,322 miles
  • 2020 – 100,603 miles
  • 2019 – 89,798 miles
  • 2018 – 81,140 miles
  • 2017 – 74,768 miles
  • 2016 – 70,574 miles
  • 2015 – 66,439 miles
  • 2014 – 62,524 miles
  • 2013 – 55,678 miles
  • 2012 – 47,061 miles
  • 2011 – 42,663 miles
  • 2010 – 38,166 miles
  • 2009 – 33,223 miles
  • 2008 – 30,351 miles
  • 2007 – 28,235 miles
  • 2006 – 24,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,965 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,965 miles
    Test number
    856971485867
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,963 miles (+4,359)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    223661231947
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,604 miles (+237)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    337899190366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,367 miles (+4,467)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,367 miles
    Test number
    159264006997
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,900 miles (+344)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    563522234136
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,556 miles (+5,093)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    106406186752
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,463 miles (+4,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    924012735759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner unable to view rear pads
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass108,136 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    650980416678
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail108,134 miles (+3,812)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,134 miles
    Test number
    839017069704
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass104,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    536172614061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,322 miles (+3,719)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    838750076639
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side works,but poor effort/could be cable (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass100,603 miles (-304,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    987302266517
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate delaminated.

  13. Fail404,851 miles (+315,053)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    404,851 miles
    Test number
    432728162883
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass89,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    828223854510
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss - radiator suspect.
    • AdvisoryOff-side handbrake lever, incorrect action - suspect caliper fault.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate delaminating

  15. Fail89,798 miles (+8,658)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    888067585603
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss - radiator suspect.
    • AdvisoryOff-side handbrake lever, incorrect action - suspect caliper fault.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate delaminating

  16. Pass81,140 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    965856120495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,768 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,768 miles
    Test number
    232317307749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,629 miles (+4,055)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    316049264001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass70,574 miles (+4,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    952673177092
    • AdvisoryBottom radiator hose is wet and possibly leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone front bush is worn and on the limit for a failure

  20. Pass66,439 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    655726335053
    • NoteFront antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn

  21. Fail66,439 miles (+3,915)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    786306535047
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn

  22. Pass62,524 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    475667134056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,678 miles (+8,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    836861523026
    • NoteBoth front tyres have bald inner edges, both front lower arm rear bushs are weak

  24. Pass47,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    125008932453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail47,061 miles (+4,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    355827832010
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

  26. Pass42,663 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    507373831045
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass38,166 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,166 miles
    Test number
    432955910040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,223 miles (+2,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    161335039012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail30,351 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    182201838412
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass30,351 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    261781538012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass28,235 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    153245627467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    462409816013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SZC

Does LM52 SZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 SZC is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SZC?
The MOT on LM52 SZC is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 SZC done?
LM52 SZC was recorded at 126,965 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has LM52 SZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SZC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 SZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 SZC find?
LM52 SZC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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