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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XYPMOT history

LM52 XYP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

LM52 XYP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
95,047 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XYP was last recorded at 95,047 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,020 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,047 miles
  • 2022 – 91,223 miles
  • 2021 – 89,813 miles
  • 2019 – 87,979 miles
  • 2018 – 85,568 miles
  • 2017 – 83,282 miles
  • 2016 – 80,059 miles
  • 2015 – 76,962 miles
  • 2014 – 74,254 miles
  • 2013 – 72,245 miles
  • 2012 – 70,197 miles
  • 2011 – 68,094 miles
  • 2010 – 49,198 miles
  • 2009 – 40,756 miles
  • 2008 – 34,392 miles
  • 2007 – 26,340 miles
  • 2006 – 20,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,047 miles
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
  • AdvisoryLOW READING ON NSR SERVICE BRAKE
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,047 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    367127776404
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
    • AdvisoryLOW READING ON NSR SERVICE BRAKE
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,020 miles (+3,797)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    299881979406
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONTS NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront NUMBER PLATE BROKEN BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

  3. Pass91,223 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    414381930858
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,223 miles (+1,410)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    820207751361
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,813 miles (+1,834)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    241029076812
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,979 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,979 miles
    Test number
    599417839065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,568 miles (+2,286)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    684921348704
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass83,282 miles (+3,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    705333853377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished, cords not exposed.

  9. Pass80,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    483381855069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,059 miles (+3,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    117307921944
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass76,962 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    119064355125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail76,959 miles (+2,705)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    956683055155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass74,254 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    249600844135
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,245 miles (+2,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,245 miles
    Test number
    218693043167
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass70,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,197 miles
    Test number
    488191922190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,197 miles (+2,103)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,197 miles
    Test number
    709018112124
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,094 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    928016221146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,092 miles (+3,653)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,092 miles
    Test number
    906837111138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Fail64,439 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    548416301091
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass64,439 miles (+15,241)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    699556201041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,198 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    142303810088
    • NoteOffside front lower arm bush deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge wearing low
    • NoteRear screenwash not working

  22. Fail49,198 miles (+8,442)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    171713710404
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front lower arm bush deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge wearing low
    • NoteRear screenwash not working

  23. Pass40,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,756 miles
    Test number
    311199819006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,756 miles (+6,364)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,756 miles
    Test number
    103319819027
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking Recomenged

  25. Fail34,392 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    184290718488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note**STRONG** offside front lower suspension arm bush split
    • NoteEngine oil leak identified, has been topped up
    • NoteRear brakes squeaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade juddering

  26. Pass34,392 miles (+8,052)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    831960518074
    • Note**STRONG** offside front lower suspension arm bush split
    • NoteEngine oil leak identified, has been topped up
    • NoteRear brakes squeaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade juddering

  27. Fail26,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    230962317036
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass26,340 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    973632817022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    114046716453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XYP

Does LM52 XYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XYP expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XYP?
The MOT on LM52 XYP expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XYP done?
LM52 XYP was recorded at 95,047 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has LM52 XYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XYP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XYP 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 XYP find?
LM52 XYP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: handbrake travel just met requirements; low reading on nsr service brake; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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