Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 XLOMOT history
LM52 XLO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 125,127 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XLO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XLO was last recorded at 125,127 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 15,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,162 miles · 30 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,965 miles
- Average per year
- 6,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,127 miles
- 2024 – 109,162 miles
- 2023 – 107,174 miles
- 2022 – 101,487 miles
- 2021 – 97,792 miles
- 2020 – 97,091 miles
- 2019 – 95,520 miles
- 2018 – 91,546 miles
- 2017 – 88,783 miles
- 2015 – 81,181 miles
- 2014 – 75,830 miles
- 2013 – 68,569 miles
- 2012 – 61,303 miles
- 2011 – 53,338 miles
- 2010 – 41,637 miles
- 2009 – 26,378 miles
- 2008 – 3,304 miles
- 2007 – 2,689 miles
- 2006 – 2,587 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,127 miles
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Exhaust system in poor condition and leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,127 miles (+15,965)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 125,127 miles
- Test number
- 334988839968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,162 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 109,162 miles
- Test number
- 946838907079
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,174 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 107,174 miles
- Test number
- 208709331283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,173 miles (+5,686)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,173 miles
- Test number
- 317288161696
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,487 miles (+3,695)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,487 miles
- Test number
- 123380167191
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,792 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 97,792 miles
- Test number
- 106704035282
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition and leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,792 miles (+701)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,792 miles
- Test number
- 586230342764
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition and leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,091 miles (+1,571)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,091 miles
- Test number
- 931006607918
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,520 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,520 miles
- Test number
- 741096055533
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail95,506 miles (+3,960)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,506 miles
- Test number
- 578138087618
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,546 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,546 miles
- Test number
- 636654075422
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt very slow retracting
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
Fail91,530 miles (+2,747)1 dangerous5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,530 miles
- Test number
- 387303952848
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine misfire apparent
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt very slow retracting
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
Pass88,783 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 88,783 miles
- Test number
- 778624847494
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail88,726 miles (+7,545)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,726 miles
- Test number
- 297348097120
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/cracking
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass81,181 miles (+5,351)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,181 miles
- Test number
- 717866255029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine fail light on
Pass75,830 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,830 miles
- Test number
- 905236974092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,827 miles (+7,258)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,827 miles
- Test number
- 166369164040
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side inner wheel arch incorrectly fitted
- NoteNear side under sheild insecure
- NoteOff side front anti roll bar fouling on sub frame
Pass68,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,569 miles
- Test number
- 695127753056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,569 miles (+7,266)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,569 miles
- Test number
- 767873953018
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,303 miles (+7,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 61,303 miles
- Test number
- 559218162072
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,338 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,338 miles
- Test number
- 816535671024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake discs worn/pitted
Fail53,338 miles (+11,701)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,338 miles
- Test number
- 908984871039
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake discs worn/pitted
Pass41,637 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,637 miles
- Test number
- 584050840161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,618 miles (+15,240)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,618 miles
- Test number
- 391288230105
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,378 miles
- Test number
- 820630449125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,376 miles (+23,072)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,376 miles
- Test number
- 282360349412
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass3,304 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 3,304 miles
- Test number
- 622348898028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,689 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 2,689 miles
- Test number
- 273695227025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 2,587 miles
- Test number
- 423869746447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XLO
- Does LM52 XLO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XLO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XLO?
- The MOT on LM52 XLO is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 XLO done?
- LM52 XLO was recorded at 125,127 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XLO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XLO 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 XLO find?
- LM52 XLO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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