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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM52 XACMOT history

LM52 XAC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 126,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

LM52 XAC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
126,004 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XAC
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
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XAC was last recorded at 126,004 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,004 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,004 miles
  • 2023 – 119,800 miles
  • 2022 – 111,429 miles
  • 2021 – 102,998 miles
  • 2020 – 95,388 miles
  • 2019 – 83,291 miles
  • 2018 – 76,886 miles
  • 2017 – 72,157 miles
  • 2016 – 67,295 miles
  • 2015 – 62,541 miles
  • 2014 – 57,915 miles
  • 2013 – 52,805 miles
  • 2012 – 47,808 miles
  • 2011 – 42,616 miles
  • 2010 – 36,168 miles
  • 2009 – 28,103 miles
  • 2008 – 22,476 miles
  • 2007 – 18,029 miles
  • 2006 – 13,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,004 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,004 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    809388882402
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail126,004 miles (+6,204)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    896667903666
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass119,800 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    537686460443
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail119,800 miles (+8,371)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    574202141149
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass111,429 miles (+8,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    989494979219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,998 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    627827808303
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre on 2mm

  7. Pass95,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    808920371945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,388 miles (+12,097)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    976840047247
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    199480253616
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,291 miles (+6,405)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    633443743856
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,886 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    618220533334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail76,884 miles (+4,727)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    311548803621
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass72,157 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    686452427581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,151 miles (+4,856)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    533787926349
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass67,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    660186742143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,295 miles (+4,754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    480323211499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass62,541 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    109412365472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,539 miles (+4,624)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    155041365402
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNSF Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of the tyres tread
    • NoteNSR Tyre is cracking on alson wear on the tyres tread

  19. Pass57,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    988486954063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,913 miles (+5,108)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    187126654477
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass52,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    659523953056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,803 miles (+4,995)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    125673153067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL AND TREAD CRACKS

  23. Pass47,808 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    888240742049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    219843751028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail42,616 miles (+6,448)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    335843651062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,168 miles
    Test number
    184164760098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,167 miles (+8,064)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    141044560083
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  28. Pass28,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,103 miles
    Test number
    472199829092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,101 miles (+5,625)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,101 miles
    Test number
    922369829026
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail22,476 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,476 miles
    Test number
    763382048081
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass22,476 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,476 miles
    Test number
    982292848066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass18,029 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,029 miles
    Test number
    131862137462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass13,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    310148736089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XAC

Does LM52 XAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XAC expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XAC?
The MOT on LM52 XAC expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XAC done?
LM52 XAC was recorded at 126,004 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has LM52 XAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XAC has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XAC 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 XAC find?
LM52 XAC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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