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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 UWFMOT history

LM52 UWF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

LM52 UWF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
59,232 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UWF
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
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UWF was last recorded at 59,232 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 4,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,561 miles · 13 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,671 miles
Average per year
2,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,232 miles
  • 2021 – 54,561 miles
  • 2020 – 50,845 miles
  • 2019 – 50,417 miles
  • 2018 – 48,778 miles
  • 2017 – 46,584 miles
  • 2016 – 44,168 miles
  • 2015 – 42,525 miles
  • 2014 – 40,828 miles
  • 2013 – 38,388 miles
  • 2012 – 33,969 miles
  • 2011 – 27,790 miles
  • 2010 – 24,395 miles
  • 2009 – 21,311 miles
  • 2008 – 17,701 miles
  • 2007 – 14,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,232 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,232 miles (+4,671)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    771147779204
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,561 miles (+3,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    315960449676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,845 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    916144286595
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  4. Fail50,845 miles (+428)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    216477264850
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  5. Pass50,417 miles (+1,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    635166326279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass48,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    494407624136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,778 miles (+2,194)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    918784639377
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    841499315860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriating outer wall 175/65R14. 81T
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint High pressure hose (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail46,584 miles (+2,416)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    461163088140
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriating outer wall 175/65R14. 81T
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint High pressure hose (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass44,168 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    728858701433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,092 miles (+1,567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    627955023137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  12. Pass42,525 miles (+1,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    907766425109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,828 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    278211004199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,388 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,388 miles
    Test number
    696702703192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,969 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    488446192086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

  16. Fail33,969 miles (+6,179)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    597185892084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

  17. Pass27,790 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    715578331073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    280299420060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,395 miles (+3,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    161029420474
    • 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)

  20. Pass21,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    961932029069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,311 miles (+3,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    903200329006
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass17,701 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    140243628017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,067 miles
    Test number
    490972927065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 UWF

Does LM52 UWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 UWF expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UWF?
The MOT on LM52 UWF expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 UWF done?
LM52 UWF was recorded at 59,232 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 2,818 miles a year.
Has LM52 UWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UWF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 UWF 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 UWF find?
LM52 UWF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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