
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 YGGMOT history
LM52 YGG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 38,512 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 YGG
- 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
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 YGG was last recorded at 38,512 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,334 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 178 miles
- Average per year
- 1,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,512 miles
- 2025 – 38,334 miles
- 2024 – 38,060 miles
- 2023 – 37,951 miles
- 2022 – 37,585 miles
- 2021 – 37,380 miles
- 2020 – 37,048 miles
- 2019 – 36,771 miles
- 2018 – 36,496 miles
- 2017 – 36,188 miles
- 2016 – 35,696 miles
- 2015 – 35,155 miles
- 2014 – 34,455 miles
- 2013 – 33,825 miles
- 2012 – 32,521 miles
- 2011 – 30,066 miles
- 2010 – 27,527 miles
- 2009 – 24,750 miles
- 2008 – 21,355 miles
- 2007 – 17,918 miles
- 2006 – 14,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,512 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 38,512 miles
- Test number
- 825814580029
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail38,486 miles (+152)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,486 miles
- Test number
- 625337290018
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,334 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 38,334 miles
- Test number
- 694286112867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail38,330 miles (+270)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,330 miles
- Test number
- 253047235359
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,060 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 38,060 miles
- Test number
- 122127956058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,049 miles (+98)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,049 miles
- Test number
- 974259400422
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,951 miles (+366)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 37,951 miles
- Test number
- 733911140085
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass37,585 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 37,585 miles
- Test number
- 714656271960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,380 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 37,380 miles
- Test number
- 734637971245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 37,048 miles
- Test number
- 184654335636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,044 miles (+273)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,044 miles
- Test number
- 824744952157
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass36,771 miles (+275)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 36,771 miles
- Test number
- 365701805177
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,496 miles (+308)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 36,496 miles
- Test number
- 427894089432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,188 miles (+492)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 36,188 miles
- Test number
- 786796054583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,696 miles (+541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 35,696 miles
- Test number
- 483139628440
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes have play under load
Pass35,155 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 35,155 miles
- Test number
- 769884015037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,455 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 34,455 miles
- Test number
- 598079404060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,825 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 33,825 miles
- Test number
- 677885413067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,521 miles (+2,455)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,521 miles
- Test number
- 485218512060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,066 miles (+2,539)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 30,066 miles
- Test number
- 857423411094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,527 miles (+2,777)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,527 miles
- Test number
- 134739810462
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,750 miles (+3,395)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 153580229045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,355 miles (+3,437)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,355 miles
- Test number
- 174388028410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,918 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,918 miles
- Test number
- 103096227042
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass17,918 miles (+2,975)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,918 miles
- Test number
- 530046727062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 14,943 miles
- Test number
- 662307026099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 YGG
- Does LM52 YGG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YGG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 YGG?
- The MOT on LM52 YGG is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 YGG done?
- LM52 YGG was recorded at 38,512 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,178 miles a year.
- Has LM52 YGG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 YGG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 YGG 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 YGG find?
- LM52 YGG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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