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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.

LM52 XXV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail103,352 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass55,858 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    949996654179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass36,940 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    549846942052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass29,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    556809131066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass27,070 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    804034700031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,713 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,713 miles
    Test number
    631404919038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,326 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    310407608054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,012 miles
    Test number
    142715617097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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