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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 UWUMOT history

LM52 UWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LM52 UWU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,876 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UWU was last recorded at 85,876 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,826 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
4,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,876 miles
  • 2025 – 82,224 miles
  • 2024 – 79,329 miles
  • 2023 – 74,165 miles
  • 2022 – 69,274 miles
  • 2021 – 63,215 miles
  • 2020 – 57,388 miles
  • 2019 – 54,213 miles
  • 2018 – 51,318 miles
  • 2017 – 45,616 miles
  • 2016 – 37,512 miles
  • 2015 – 30,287 miles
  • 2014 – 23,632 miles
  • 2013 – 16,691 miles
  • 2012 – 8,176 miles
  • 2011 – 7,486 miles
  • 2010 – 6,594 miles
  • 2009 – 5,101 miles
  • 2008 – 4,252 miles
  • 2007 – 3,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,876 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,876 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    471844689603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail85,826 miles (+3,602)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    200379439801
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position light (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass82,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    428637553829
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail82,224 miles (+2,895)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    586877534988
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,329 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    401273766635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  6. Pass74,165 miles (+4,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    808044407203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass69,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    353567025185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Fail69,274 miles (+6,059)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    191043815202
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass63,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    971009100173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,215 miles (+5,827)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    260859767932
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass57,388 miles (+3,175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    303729453299
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    595450512156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,213 miles (+2,895)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    260639358440
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass51,318 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    900779743301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated

  15. Pass45,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    394632598436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,616 miles (+8,104)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    577083350916
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,512 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    703760302116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail37,312 miles (+7,025)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,312 miles
    Test number
    403163574016
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass30,287 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,287 miles
    Test number
    679997655043
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail30,287 miles (+6,655)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,287 miles
    Test number
    449917455000
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass23,632 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,632 miles
    Test number
    448855054045
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail23,632 miles (+6,941)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,632 miles
    Test number
    266395254033
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass16,691 miles (+8,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,691 miles
    Test number
    846616113011
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm

  24. Pass8,176 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,176 miles
    Test number
    898927422029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,486 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    7,486 miles
    Test number
    149556021001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,594 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,594 miles
    Test number
    561306720048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,101 miles
    Test number
    471426329093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail5,101 miles (+849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,101 miles
    Test number
    794013929046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass4,252 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,252 miles
    Test number
    502328218078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass3,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,280 miles
    Test number
    302145507038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail3,280 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,280 miles
    Test number
    754525107008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM52 UWU

Does LM52 UWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 UWU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UWU?
The MOT on LM52 UWU is valid until 25 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 UWU done?
LM52 UWU was recorded at 85,876 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,315 miles a year.
Has LM52 UWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UWU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 UWU 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 UWU find?
LM52 UWU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle corroded.

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