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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 XAAMOT history

LM52 XAA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM52 XAA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,098 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XAA was last recorded at 100,098 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,098 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,098 miles
  • 2025 – 88,450 miles
  • 2024 – 80,940 miles
  • 2023 – 70,636 miles
  • 2022 – 56,084 miles
  • 2021 – 55,501 miles
  • 2020 – 54,867 miles
  • 2019 – 53,462 miles
  • 2018 – 52,431 miles
  • 2017 – 50,229 miles
  • 2016 – 47,829 miles
  • 2015 – 46,243 miles
  • 2014 – 44,807 miles
  • 2013 – 42,700 miles
  • 2012 – 39,685 miles
  • 2011 – 33,451 miles
  • 2010 – 28,934 miles
  • 2009 – 25,855 miles
  • 2008 – 22,892 miles
  • 2007 – 19,553 miles
  • 2006 – 16,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,098 miles
    Test number
    324365061147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,098 miles (+11,648)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,098 miles
    Test number
    909455270339
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,450 miles (+7,510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    585069982376
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    286208652805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,940 miles (+10,304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    916818208254
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass70,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    163503750952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,636 miles (+14,552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    515614184690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass56,084 miles (+583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    623736938737
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror slightly cracked but not affecting view

  9. Pass55,501 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    813670724134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,867 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    455027052701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    193303946828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,462 miles (+1,031)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    166720608990
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Pass52,431 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,431 miles
    Test number
    131540436784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    434329945043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,229 miles (+2,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    935079368228
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass47,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    716428562546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,829 miles (+1,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    964477703489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass46,243 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    486614455092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,807 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    178295354044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass44,807 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    985425654099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass42,700 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    279524653041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    167635352019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,685 miles (+6,234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    497815552008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,451 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,451 miles
    Test number
    686093251073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,934 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    144293950005
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass25,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    413854159026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,855 miles (+2,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    114334159038
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass22,892 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,892 miles
    Test number
    482984148073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,553 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    670963147045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,758 miles
    Test number
    852264446076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XAA

Does LM52 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XAA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XAA?
The MOT on LM52 XAA is valid until 23 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 XAA done?
LM52 XAA was recorded at 100,098 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
Has LM52 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XAA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XAA 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 XAA find?
LM52 XAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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