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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XBPMOT history

LM52 XBP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LM52 XBP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,908 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XBP
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
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XBP was last recorded at 37,908 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,826 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,908 miles
  • 2025 – 37,826 miles
  • 2024 – 37,747 miles
  • 2023 – 37,657 miles
  • 2022 – 37,573 miles
  • 2021 – 37,381 miles
  • 2020 – 37,244 miles
  • 2019 – 37,075 miles
  • 2018 – 36,783 miles
  • 2017 – 36,536 miles
  • 2016 – 36,162 miles
  • 2015 – 35,218 miles
  • 2014 – 33,038 miles
  • 2013 – 30,457 miles
  • 2012 – 27,655 miles
  • 2011 – 24,740 miles
  • 2010 – 23,106 miles
  • 2009 – 21,102 miles
  • 2008 – 17,949 miles
  • 2007 – 14,957 miles
  • 2006 – 10,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,908 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,908 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    358417836492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,826 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    655407839539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,747 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    839673268842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,657 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    674594173260
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have stones/ cuts in tread
  5. Pass37,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,573 miles
    Test number
    235717299904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,573 miles (+192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,573 miles
    Test number
    565565088743
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass37,381 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    572777554003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,244 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,244 miles
    Test number
    432877342798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,075 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    421508145200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,783 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    812949752021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,536 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    673893794527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,162 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    722062256093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,218 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    507772415026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,038 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    518360524026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,457 miles (+2,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,457 miles
    Test number
    868006913065
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass27,655 miles (+2,915)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    766067512079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front anti roll bar sleeve cracked and adrift
  17. Pass24,740 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,740 miles
    Test number
    935581311028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,106 miles (+2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    514822410023
    • 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)
  19. Pass21,102 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    501534519014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,949 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    240048308021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass17,949 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    680608408057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,957 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,957 miles
    Test number
    314675417020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,941 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,941 miles
    Test number
    314837616001
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LM52 XBP

Does LM52 XBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XBP is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XBP?
The MOT on LM52 XBP is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XBP done?
LM52 XBP was recorded at 37,908 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,350 miles a year.
Has LM52 XBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XBP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 XBP 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 XBP find?
LM52 XBP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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