Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 XYEMOT history
LM52 XYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 134,506 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XYE was last recorded at 134,506 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 2,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 132,388 miles · 30 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,118 miles
- Average per year
- 6,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,506 miles
- 2020 – 132,388 miles
- 2019 – 127,095 miles
- 2017 – 119,430 miles
- 2016 – 108,631 miles
- 2015 – 104,877 miles
- 2014 – 103,173 miles
- 2013 – 101,592 miles
- 2012 – 99,220 miles
- 2011 – 95,699 miles
- 2010 – 87,337 miles
- 2009 – 69,502 miles
- 2008 – 57,767 miles
- 2006 – 37,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,506 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,506 miles
- Test number
- 129457314350
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Fail134,506 miles (+2,118)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,506 miles
- Test number
- 147897413224
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass132,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 132,388 miles
- Test number
- 208949379771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,388 miles (+5,293)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,388 miles
- Test number
- 746123182644
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass127,095 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 127,095 miles
- Test number
- 357718275861
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,095 miles (+7,665)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,095 miles
- Test number
- 283885916196
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,430 miles (+10,799)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,430 miles
- Test number
- 778671128599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass108,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,631 miles
- Test number
- 733753683852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,631 miles (+3,754)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,631 miles
- Test number
- 364000842900
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Front (1.8.A.1b)
Pass104,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 104,877 miles
- Test number
- 248921532606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,877 miles (+1,704)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,877 miles
- Test number
- 823231121036
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass103,173 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 103,173 miles
- Test number
- 225657934377
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine light on
Fail103,155 miles (+1,563)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,155 miles
- Test number
- 327633424381
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
- NoteExhaust rear silencer badly corroded
- NoteN/s headlamp top fixing broken but headlamp still secure
Pass101,592 miles (+2,372)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 101,592 miles
- Test number
- 216678233301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
Pass99,220 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 99,220 miles
- Test number
- 385030352353
- NoteExhaust rear silencer badly corroded
Fail99,212 miles (+3,513)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,212 miles
- Test number
- 917316942343
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer badly corroded
Pass95,699 miles (+8,362)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 95,699 miles
- Test number
- 175586611282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 87,337 miles
- Test number
- 484397300206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,337 miles (+17,835)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,337 miles
- Test number
- 240125900272
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass69,502 miles (+11,735)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 69,502 miles
- Test number
- 734869549056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 57,767 miles
- Test number
- 231306038095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,767 miles (+20,647)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,767 miles
- Test number
- 913496638012
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass37,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 37,120 miles
- Test number
- 150961346090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XYE
- Does LM52 XYE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 XYE expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XYE?
- The MOT on LM52 XYE expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 XYE done?
- LM52 XYE was recorded at 134,506 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XYE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XYE 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 XYE find?
- LM52 XYE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower; rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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