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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 SZFMOT history

LM52 SZF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LM52 SZF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,765 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SZF
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
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SZF was last recorded at 96,765 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,693 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,765 miles
  • 2025 – 94,693 miles
  • 2024 – 92,644 miles
  • 2023 – 91,102 miles
  • 2022 – 86,232 miles
  • 2021 – 83,355 miles
  • 2020 – 74,889 miles
  • 2019 – 71,643 miles
  • 2018 – 65,819 miles
  • 2017 – 60,631 miles
  • 2016 – 56,723 miles
  • 2015 – 52,262 miles
  • 2014 – 47,281 miles
  • 2013 – 43,554 miles
  • 2012 – 38,919 miles
  • 2011 – 35,987 miles
  • 2010 – 32,488 miles
  • 2009 – 30,376 miles
  • 2008 – 26,578 miles
  • 2007 – 22,253 miles
  • 2006 – 17,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,765 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,765 miles (+2,072)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    453679017015
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,693 miles (+2,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    948550631517
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,644 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    635038981717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    131840579541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,101 miles (+4,869)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    418878751906
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,232 miles
    Test number
    307291751083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail86,231 miles (+2,876)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    255168221523
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,355 miles (+8,466)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    893670660362
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,889 miles (+3,246)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    900161719127
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,643 miles (+5,824)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    847654314419
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,819 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    598871532969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,631 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    428257635079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,723 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    706836254692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,262 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    135997305428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,281 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    159670624491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,136 miles (+3,582)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    707220114071
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail43,554 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    608638203019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass43,554 miles (+4,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    986518203093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail38,919 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    175275202410
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass38,919 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    765255302067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    178420111425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,987 miles (+3,499)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    345146001004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,488 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    131585600485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,376 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,376 miles
    Test number
    390069609064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass26,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    120938508051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,578 miles (+4,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    963748708071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass22,253 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,253 miles
    Test number
    201100117096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    840759806087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SZF

Does LM52 SZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 SZF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SZF?
The MOT on LM52 SZF is valid until 26 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 SZF done?
LM52 SZF was recorded at 96,765 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LM52 SZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SZF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 SZF 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 SZF find?
LM52 SZF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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