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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM52 XCLMOT history

LM52 XCL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

LM52 XCL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
99,099 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XCL was last recorded at 99,099 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 5,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,372 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,727 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,099 miles
  • 2023 – 93,372 miles
  • 2022 – 86,539 miles
  • 2021 – 83,746 miles
  • 2020 – 80,936 miles
  • 2019 – 75,730 miles
  • 2018 – 71,633 miles
  • 2017 – 63,232 miles
  • 2016 – 59,571 miles
  • 2014 – 55,855 miles
  • 2013 – 52,885 miles
  • 2012 – 49,760 miles
  • 2011 – 48,309 miles
  • 2009 – 46,332 miles
  • 2008 – 29,561 miles
  • 2007 – 22,371 miles
  • 2006 – 16,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,099 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Damage to nearside doors & offside rear wing & bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,099 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    482567641320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,372 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    929302351675
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split at top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted between front and rear axles
  3. Fail93,372 miles (+6,833)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    609971637338
    • MajorNearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split at top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted between front and rear axles
  4. Pass86,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,539 miles
    Test number
    248489405167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail86,593 miles (+2,847)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    229085353658
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    891072760781
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner removed prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail83,746 miles (+2,810)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    129770543381
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low osf headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working rear foglight not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner removed prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,936 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,936 miles
    Test number
    603209056676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    324319920191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail75,730 miles (+4,097)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    503596185116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass71,633 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    400004243322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,521 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,521 miles
    Test number
    237295034074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,232 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    210530838451
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside doors & offside rear wing & bumper
  14. Fail63,230 miles (+3,659)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    238490935353
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside doors & offside rear wing & bumper
  15. Pass59,571 miles (+3,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    139250600521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass55,855 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    225633444304
    • 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)
  17. Pass52,885 miles (+2,155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    586584853358
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass50,730 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    429334203020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,760 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    447115102056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,309 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    308786901099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,332 miles (+8,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    654695359356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,004 miles (+8,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,004 miles
    Test number
    233567909082
    • 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)
  23. Pass29,561 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    820242628080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,371 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,371 miles
    Test number
    290436537050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,353 miles
    Test number
    124307636060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XCL

Does LM52 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XCL expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XCL?
The MOT on LM52 XCL expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XCL done?
LM52 XCL was recorded at 99,099 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has LM52 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XCL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XCL 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 XCL find?
LM52 XCL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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