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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 VXGMOT history

LM52 VXG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LM52 VXG grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,071 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VXG
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
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VXG was last recorded at 89,071 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2017: 63,143 miles, lower than 63,147 miles on 6 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,651 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,420 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,071 miles
  • 2025 – 86,651 miles
  • 2024 – 82,963 miles
  • 2023 – 80,156 miles
  • 2022 – 77,312 miles
  • 2021 – 75,589 miles
  • 2020 – 74,093 miles
  • 2019 – 70,404 miles
  • 2018 – 66,512 miles
  • 2017 – 63,143 miles
  • 2016 – 59,760 miles
  • 2015 – 55,633 miles
  • 2014 – 50,635 miles
  • 2013 – 46,380 miles
  • 2012 – 43,074 miles
  • 2011 – 38,724 miles
  • 2010 – 34,790 miles
  • 2009 – 29,588 miles
  • 2008 – 24,850 miles
  • 2007 – 20,516 miles
  • 2006 – 16,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    292089156545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail89,071 miles (+2,420)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    573187675465
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    265434465168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,651 miles (+3,688)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    375143208364
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,963 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    993186883829
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,963 miles (+2,807)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    394304958146
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,156 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    401249067197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,312 miles
    Test number
    635040311696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,312 miles (+1,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,312 miles
    Test number
    188732455593
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    158075398475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,589 miles (+1,496)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    658114602803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass74,093 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    278446746385
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail74,093 miles (+3,689)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    766393655521
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass70,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    812304364511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail70,404 miles (+3,892)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    314286950635
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass66,512 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,512 miles
    Test number
    117138188208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,143 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    933156835395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,147 miles (+3,387)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    588077853786
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front side bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front side bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,760 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    420242108098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,633 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    867508335096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,635 miles (+4,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    599813844005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass46,380 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    216467633042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass43,074 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    935937332095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,724 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    489602531055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,790 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,790 miles
    Test number
    600927130020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,588 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    571483649050
    • 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)

  27. Pass24,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    683432748023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail24,850 miles (+4,334)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    770019138006
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass20,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    531566637086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,516 miles (+4,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    134663337482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass16,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,290 miles
    Test number
    770161446057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail16,285 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,285 miles
    Test number
    771761346040
    • 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)

Questions about LM52 VXG

Does LM52 VXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VXG is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VXG?
The MOT on LM52 VXG is valid until 14 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 VXG done?
LM52 VXG was recorded at 89,071 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has LM52 VXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VXG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 VXG find?
LM52 VXG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear exhaust box corroded.

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