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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 UVVMOT history

LM52 UVV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 132,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LM52 UVV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,918 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UVV was last recorded at 132,918 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,897 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,918 miles
  • 2025 – 127,910 miles
  • 2024 – 121,726 miles
  • 2023 – 109,218 miles
  • 2022 – 104,980 miles
  • 2021 – 100,116 miles
  • 2020 – 97,041 miles
  • 2019 – 89,061 miles
  • 2018 – 76,852 miles
  • 2017 – 72,121 miles
  • 2016 – 68,604 miles
  • 2015 – 62,802 miles
  • 2014 – 56,766 miles
  • 2013 – 47,473 miles
  • 2011 – 43,640 miles
  • 2010 – 38,298 miles
  • 2009 – 33,005 miles
  • 2007 – 30,009 miles
  • 2006 – 21,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,918 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,918 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    311636730635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,897 miles (+4,987)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    619993473304
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,910 miles (+6,184)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    459572080590
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os+ns (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,726 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    647872349323
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail121,719 miles (+12,501)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    555522511687
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass109,218 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    220819504852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail109,217 miles (+4,237)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    582540578776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,980 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,980 miles
    Test number
    641130160505
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,969 miles (+4,853)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    844963623742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    216391355858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail100,116 miles (+3,075)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    287605485605
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass97,041 miles (+7,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    161445543652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass89,061 miles (+12,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    698057646692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    281335324300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail76,852 miles (+4,731)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    693401982334
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass72,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    341866496449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail72,121 miles (+3,517)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    481851118175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,604 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    380698373726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass62,802 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    299798175447
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail56,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    479354074113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass56,766 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    755834374185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    697200483102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,473 miles (+3,833)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    855130783105
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass43,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    109245461376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,630 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    985175261354
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass38,298 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,298 miles
    Test number
    423463960340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,206 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    570679220040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance is high
    • NoteSlight mark on front + rear no plate

  28. Fail35,206 miles (+2,201)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    820628820055
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance is high
    • NoteSlight mark on front + rear no plate

  29. Pass33,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    150880219493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail33,005 miles (+2,996)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    411360719044
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass30,009 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    310299447302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass21,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    252993346375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  33. Fail21,755 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    812793646385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about LM52 UVV

Does LM52 UVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 UVV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UVV?
The MOT on LM52 UVV is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 UVV done?
LM52 UVV was recorded at 132,918 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has LM52 UVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UVV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 UVV 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 UVV find?
LM52 UVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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