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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass38,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass38,060 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    122127956058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass37,585 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,585 miles
    Test number
    714656271960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,380 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    734637971245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    184654335636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass36,496 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    427894089432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,188 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    786796054583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. Pass35,155 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    769884015037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,455 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    598079404060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,825 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    677885413067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,521 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    485218512060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,066 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    857423411094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. Pass24,750 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    153580229045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,355 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    174388028410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass17,918 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,918 miles
    Test number
    530046727062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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