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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 UWAMOT history

LM52 UWA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LM52 UWA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
84,755 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UWA
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UWA was last recorded at 84,755 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,568 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,755 miles
  • 2023 – 84,568 miles
  • 2022 – 82,414 miles
  • 2021 – 80,466 miles
  • 2020 – 78,318 miles
  • 2019 – 76,285 miles
  • 2018 – 72,415 miles
  • 2017 – 68,034 miles
  • 2016 – 63,232 miles
  • 2015 – 58,495 miles
  • 2014 – 51,374 miles
  • 2013 – 47,277 miles
  • 2012 – 39,712 miles
  • 2011 – 34,994 miles
  • 2010 – 30,889 miles
  • 2008 – 25,279 miles
  • 2007 – 18,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,755 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,755 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    658216553924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,568 miles (+2,154)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    110617987479
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass82,414 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    882055814517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail82,400 miles (+1,934)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    214246936364
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass80,466 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    750161314756
    • AdvisoryExhaust carbon monoxide content only just meets manufacturer's specified limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,465 miles (+2,147)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    930428577124
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,318 miles
    Test number
    757952563726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,318 miles (+2,033)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,318 miles
    Test number
    522641432917
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both fogged,no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass76,285 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    911483428972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail76,284 miles (+3,869)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    641864632534
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    180977078982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s/r brake

  12. Fail72,415 miles (+4,381)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    225478513735
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s/r brake

  13. Pass68,034 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    436159848305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,232 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    995841194161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,156 miles (+4,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    495815009612
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass58,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    317438549268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail58,495 miles (+7,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    309325273729
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,374 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    498412354491
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSlight binding both front + rear wheels

  19. Fail51,374 miles (+89)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    725021954355
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSlight binding both front + rear wheels

  20. Fail51,285 miles (+4,008)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    746794344318
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass47,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    728975763329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail47,271 miles (+3,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    346815763362
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass43,838 miles (+4,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    986671513082
    • NoteEngine management light on !!

  24. Pass39,712 miles (+4,718)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    816020422010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge, advise geometry check!!!

  25. Pass34,994 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,994 miles
    Test number
    938511631027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    653083930025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,889 miles (+5,610)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    100672130095
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass25,279 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    934511688203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,213 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,213 miles
    Test number
    163416847097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass18,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,213 miles
    Test number
    310206547008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM52 UWA

Does LM52 UWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 UWA expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UWA?
The MOT on LM52 UWA expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 UWA done?
LM52 UWA was recorded at 84,755 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has LM52 UWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UWA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 UWA 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 UWA find?
LM52 UWA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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