
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass99,099 miles (+5,727)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 99,099 miles
- Test number
- 482567641320
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass80,936 miles (+5,206)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 80,936 miles
- Test number
- 603209056676
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass71,633 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 71,633 miles
- Test number
- 400004243322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,521 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,521 miles
- Test number
- 237295034074
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
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
Pass50,730 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 50,730 miles
- Test number
- 429334203020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,760 miles (+1,451)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,760 miles
- Test number
- 447115102056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,309 miles (+1,977)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,309 miles
- Test number
- 308786901099
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass29,561 miles (+7,190)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 29,561 miles
- Test number
- 820242628080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,371 miles (+6,018)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,371 miles
- Test number
- 290436537050
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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