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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM52 VMFMOT history

LM52 VMF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

LM52 VMF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2021
Mileage
118,390 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 VMF was last recorded at 118,390 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 3,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,891 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,499 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,390 miles
  • 2020 – 114,891 miles
  • 2019 – 105,732 miles
  • 2018 – 91,785 miles
  • 2017 – 80,277 miles
  • 2016 – 67,456 miles
  • 2015 – 55,227 miles
  • 2014 – 42,856 miles
  • 2013 – 40,222 miles
  • 2012 – 36,890 miles
  • 2011 – 32,911 miles
  • 2010 – 29,312 miles
  • 2009 – 24,769 miles
  • 2008 – 19,030 miles
  • 2007 – 15,495 miles
  • 2006 – 13,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,390 miles
  • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lamp illuminated (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front position lamps different in colour

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,390 miles (+3,499)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,390 miles
    Test number
    722310595921
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lamp illuminated (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass114,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    788127938649
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail114,891 miles (+9,159)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    966422857403
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,732 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,732 miles
    Test number
    777434767718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,731 miles (+13,946)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    213085614264
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    273576751818
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps different in colour
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail91,785 miles (+11,508)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    311033340279
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps different in colour
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  8. Pass80,277 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,277 miles
    Test number
    413903336136
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated

  9. Fail80,141 miles (+12,685)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    584138846788
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated

  10. Pass67,456 miles (+12,229)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    560216596969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,227 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    415295071846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,856 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    525567444398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail42,856 miles (+2,634)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    797384444378
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass40,222 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    947883923023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,890 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    805298012076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail32,911 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    707450021093
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Pass32,911 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    896170221040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,312 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    360661720063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,769 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    120040029042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,030 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,030 miles
    Test number
    331354918018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,495 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,495 miles
    Test number
    171352617478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,145 miles
    Test number
    794616616028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VMF

Does LM52 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VMF expired on 12 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VMF?
The MOT on LM52 VMF expired on 12 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VMF done?
LM52 VMF was recorded at 118,390 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LM52 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VMF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 VMF 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 VMF find?
LM52 VMF failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 10 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 13 more.

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