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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XXUMOT history

LM52 XXU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LM52 XXU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
127,295 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XXU
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XXU was last recorded at 127,295 miles on 28 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,295 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,295 miles
  • 2024 – 115,929 miles
  • 2023 – 105,900 miles
  • 2022 – 103,670 miles
  • 2021 – 100,263 miles
  • 2020 – 98,445 miles
  • 2019 – 93,668 miles
  • 2018 – 88,596 miles
  • 2017 – 83,904 miles
  • 2016 – 79,365 miles
  • 2015 – 75,322 miles
  • 2014 – 69,836 miles
  • 2013 – 66,307 miles
  • 2012 – 64,456 miles
  • 2011 – 57,848 miles
  • 2010 – 51,356 miles
  • 2009 – 43,440 miles
  • 2007 – 33,353 miles
  • 2006 – 25,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,295 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    536935199868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,295 miles (+11,366)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    436876946302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,929 miles (+10,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    279198682273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,900 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    955483954321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,670 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    573203367132
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,670 miles (+3,407)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    631371286456
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,263 miles (+1,818)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    240251748656
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass98,445 miles (+4,777)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    248419380414
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass93,668 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    843246298349
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,667 miles (+5,071)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    503945932019
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    726087293848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail88,596 miles (+4,692)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    533436315003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryE m l on

  13. Pass83,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    808767332538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail83,904 miles (+4,539)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    925300215616
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    802030549942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail79,364 miles (+4,042)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,364 miles
    Test number
    783068059495
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,322 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    868190575007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail75,321 miles (+5,485)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    719138965072
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass69,836 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    367340174014
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light is on

  20. Fail69,836 miles (+3,529)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    868090474086
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light is on

  21. Pass66,307 miles (+1,851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,307 miles
    Test number
    816609173065
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  22. Pass64,456 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    359056772040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,848 miles (+6,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    547227671005
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edges

  24. Pass51,356 miles (+7,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,356 miles
    Test number
    390366770016
    • 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)

  25. Pass43,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,440 miles
    Test number
    120745539400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,440 miles (+10,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,440 miles
    Test number
    680291639066
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass33,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    140936157297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,353 miles (+8,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    663986457268
    • FailureNearside 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)

  29. Pass25,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    483673996272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XXU

Does LM52 XXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XXU expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XXU?
The MOT on LM52 XXU expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XXU done?
LM52 XXU was recorded at 127,295 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has LM52 XXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XXU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 XXU 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 XXU find?
LM52 XXU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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