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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XMEMOT history

LM52 XME is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM52 XME red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,111 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XME was last recorded at 99,111 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 8,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,159 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,952 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,111 miles
  • 2025 – 90,159 miles
  • 2024 – 82,735 miles
  • 2023 – 76,612 miles
  • 2022 – 70,781 miles
  • 2021 – 64,637 miles
  • 2020 – 59,607 miles
  • 2019 – 50,542 miles
  • 2018 – 44,402 miles
  • 2017 – 41,484 miles
  • 2016 – 39,599 miles
  • 2015 – 37,389 miles
  • 2014 – 36,039 miles
  • 2013 – 33,910 miles
  • 2012 – 30,846 miles
  • 2011 – 27,351 miles
  • 2010 – 24,765 miles
  • 2009 – 22,765 miles
  • 2008 – 19,941 miles
  • 2007 – 16,308 miles
  • 2006 – 10,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    164680826573
    • 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))

  2. Fail99,111 miles (+8,952)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    382609275714
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass90,159 miles (+7,424)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    316322789856
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear the screen slightly

  4. Pass82,735 miles (+6,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    453972677598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,612 miles (+5,831)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    879962380147
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome of the rear high level brake light isnt working
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen which are not affecting drivers view

  6. Pass70,781 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    967971530108
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,781 miles (+6,144)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    128788581705
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass64,637 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    146238920601
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in a couple of places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine has tappet noise

  9. Fail64,626 miles (+5,019)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    423393192587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in a couple of places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine has tappet noise

  10. Pass59,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    784483025049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail59,607 miles (+9,065)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    971567355424
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,542 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    315252633312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail50,542 miles (+6,140)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    449192464261
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass44,402 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    355164570372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,484 miles (+1,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,484 miles
    Test number
    153735995780
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass39,599 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    570183608619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,389 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    565956135045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    296522744005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail36,039 miles (+2,129)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    357662844081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass33,910 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,910 miles
    Test number
    266307333070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,846 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    499059832005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    135279831072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  23. Pass27,351 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    849849931049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,765 miles
    Test number
    300678420093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,765 miles (+2,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,765 miles
    Test number
    821938820089
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  26. Pass22,765 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    842397149029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    134250358029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail19,941 miles (+3,633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    452200958076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass16,308 miles (+5,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,308 miles
    Test number
    832412657062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass10,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,775 miles
    Test number
    322447546070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM52 XME

Does LM52 XME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XME is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XME?
The MOT on LM52 XME is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XME done?
LM52 XME was recorded at 99,111 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LM52 XME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XME has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XME 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 XME find?
LM52 XME passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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