
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 XXVMOT history
LM52 XXV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Sept 2022
- Mileage
- 103,352 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XXV
- 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
- 20 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Sept 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LM52 XXV was last recorded at 103,352 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 97,684 miles · 8 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,668 miles
- Average per year
- 4,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 103,352 miles
- 2021 – 97,684 miles
- 2020 – 89,152 miles
- 2019 – 82,835 miles
- 2018 – 69,641 miles
- 2017 – 68,559 miles
- 2016 – 68,509 miles
- 2015 – 65,570 miles
- 2014 – 55,858 miles
- 2013 – 43,957 miles
- 2012 – 36,940 miles
- 2011 – 29,139 miles
- 2010 – 27,070 miles
- 2009 – 25,713 miles
- 2008 – 24,326 miles
- 2007 – 23,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust flexy damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing has broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both number lights (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges,also 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, also 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail103,352 miles (+5,668)1 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,352 miles
- Test number
- 563816821260
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust flexy damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing has broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both number lights (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,684 miles (+8,532)6 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,684 miles
- Test number
- 126604348288
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront swept area restricted by an obstruction not in view of road
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass89,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,152 miles
- Test number
- 400477462459
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail89,152 miles (+6,317)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,152 miles
- Test number
- 269369117673
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass82,835 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 82,835 miles
- Test number
- 547060728779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges,also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,835 miles (+13,194)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,835 miles
- Test number
- 326181032424
- MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .500 c/o (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges,also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,641 miles (+1,082)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,641 miles
- Test number
- 224249458729
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass68,559 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,559 miles
- Test number
- 250259038448
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate lamp dim
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to crack and perish
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
Pass68,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,509 miles
- Test number
- 583095830100
- AdvisoryE.M light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light lenz in poor condition
Fail68,509 miles (+2,939)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,509 miles
- Test number
- 309618176302
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryE.M light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light lenz in poor condition
Pass65,570 miles (+9,712)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 65,570 miles
- Test number
- 329498185115
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,858 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 55,858 miles
- Test number
- 949996654179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,797 miles (+11,840)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,797 miles
- Test number
- 995550454170
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass43,957 miles (+64)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,957 miles
- Test number
- 977345143056
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail43,893 miles (+6,953)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,893 miles
- Test number
- 239232843053
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,940 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 36,940 miles
- Test number
- 549846942052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,840 miles (+7,701)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,840 miles
- Test number
- 836329332012
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside & n earside rear tyre walls & tread cracking
Pass29,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 29,139 miles
- Test number
- 556809131066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,139 miles (+2,069)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,139 miles
- Test number
- 895749231057
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass27,070 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,070 miles
- Test number
- 804034700031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,713 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 25,713 miles
- Test number
- 631404919038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,326 miles (+1,314)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 24,326 miles
- Test number
- 310407608054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,012 miles
- Test number
- 142715617097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,102 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,102 miles
- Test number
- 750515917039
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LM52 XXV
- Does LM52 XXV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 XXV expired on 7 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XXV?
- The MOT on LM52 XXV expired on 7 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 XXV done?
- LM52 XXV was recorded at 103,352 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XXV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XXV 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 XXV find?
- LM52 XXV failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded; central stop lamp(s) not working; emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust flexy damage, and 11 more.
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