Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 YWJMOT history
LM52 YWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 145,848 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 YWJ
- 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 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 YWJ was last recorded at 145,848 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,846 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,848 miles
- 2024 – 141,678 miles
- 2023 – 138,112 miles
- 2022 – 135,434 miles
- 2021 – 131,221 miles
- 2020 – 128,119 miles
- 2019 – 124,440 miles
- 2018 – 121,374 miles
- 2017 – 116,926 miles
- 2016 – 111,572 miles
- 2015 – 104,453 miles
- 2014 – 97,607 miles
- 2013 – 94,651 miles
- 2012 – 91,802 miles
- 2011 – 88,680 miles
- 2010 – 84,084 miles
- 2009 – 79,059 miles
- 2008 – 73,762 miles
- 2007 – 61,694 miles
- 2006 – 47,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,848 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,848 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 145,848 miles
- Test number
- 559234040604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,846 miles (+4,168)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,846 miles
- Test number
- 739218280680
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,678 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,678 miles
- Test number
- 753955990059
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail141,678 miles (+3,566)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,678 miles
- Test number
- 115233096451
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,112 miles (+65)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,112 miles
- Test number
- 784110493753
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail138,047 miles (+2,613)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,047 miles
- Test number
- 791600395352
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,434 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 135,434 miles
- Test number
- 542737704001
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail135,428 miles (+4,207)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,428 miles
- Test number
- 209216426013
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (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))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,221 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,221 miles
- Test number
- 641563615665
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail131,221 miles (+3,102)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,221 miles
- Test number
- 259829953648
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass128,119 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,119 miles
- Test number
- 266633417868
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer CV GAITER WEEPING
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail128,109 miles (+3,669)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,109 miles
- Test number
- 942770643309
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer CV GAITER WEEPING
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass124,440 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,440 miles
- Test number
- 985989740074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,374 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 121,374 miles
- Test number
- 661017627327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,341 miles (+4,415)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,341 miles
- Test number
- 402844214803
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass116,926 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 116,926 miles
- Test number
- 375192054792
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail116,876 miles (+5,304)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,876 miles
- Test number
- 288570709732
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass111,572 miles (+7,119)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,572 miles
- Test number
- 441635493559
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn inner edge
Pass104,453 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 104,453 miles
- Test number
- 341468240969
- AdvisoryBoth front headlight support brackets broken but headlight secure
- AdvisorySlight smear from front wipers
Pass97,607 miles (+2,956)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,607 miles
- Test number
- 347808614317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,651 miles (+2,849)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 94,651 miles
- Test number
- 549510813200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass91,802 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 91,802 miles
- Test number
- 268428672162
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine managment light on
Fail91,802 miles (+3,122)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,802 miles
- Test number
- 316808072188
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine managment light on
Pass88,680 miles (+4,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 88,680 miles
- Test number
- 457260151238
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass84,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 84,084 miles
- Test number
- 980065470106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,084 miles (+5,025)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,084 miles
- Test number
- 260945670487
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass79,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 79,059 miles
- Test number
- 260793259193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,059 miles (+5,297)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,059 miles
- Test number
- 963843259168
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass73,762 miles (+12,068)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 73,762 miles
- Test number
- 702016158084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,694 miles (+14,551)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,694 miles
- Test number
- 930262157050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,143 miles
- Test number
- 554720036020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 YWJ
- Does LM52 YWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YWJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 YWJ?
- The MOT on LM52 YWJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 YWJ done?
- LM52 YWJ was recorded at 145,848 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
- Has LM52 YWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 YWJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 YWJ 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 YWJ find?
- LM52 YWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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