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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LT52 EHMMOT history

LT52 EHM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LT52 EHM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
96,441 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EHM was last recorded at 96,441 miles on 6 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,438 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,441 miles
  • 2025 – 94,737 miles
  • 2024 – 88,498 miles
  • 2023 – 77,558 miles
  • 2022 – 68,800 miles
  • 2021 – 63,363 miles
  • 2020 – 55,425 miles
  • 2019 – 51,268 miles
  • 2018 – 48,640 miles
  • 2017 – 46,950 miles
  • 2016 – 44,083 miles
  • 2015 – 38,091 miles
  • 2014 – 34,907 miles
  • 2013 – 30,846 miles
  • 2012 – 27,510 miles
  • 2011 – 24,908 miles
  • 2010 – 22,028 miles
  • 2009 – 20,332 miles
  • 2008 – 18,500 miles
  • 2007 – 16,078 miles
  • 2006 – 13,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,441 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    856389052798
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail96,438 miles (+40)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    568062312470
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,398 miles (+1,661)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    480746481459
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deep splits & reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deep splits & but reinforcement not clearly visible (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split but when suspension is under load, cover appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero & adjusted lamps

  4. Pass94,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    689218365176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,737 miles (+6,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    257694291018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,498 miles (+10,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    943695021430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,558 miles (+8,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    239298870002
    • AdvisoryClutch worn.

  8. Pass68,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    977374312191
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,800 miles (+5,437)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    440012830538
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BLEACHED (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,363 miles (+7,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    816482266506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,425 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    627389848096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,268 miles (+2,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    306190412846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

  13. Pass48,640 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    752015160935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,950 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    463907773598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,854 miles (+2,771)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,854 miles
    Test number
    949926695489
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,083 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    255841105177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,091 miles (+3,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    398236525076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,907 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    616915864288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail34,906 miles (+4,060)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    467095464283
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass30,846 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    459435673246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,510 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,510 miles
    Test number
    307789272272
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass27,510 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,510 miles
    Test number
    518319272297
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass24,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    326920381448
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail24,908 miles (+2,880)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    595290181288
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass22,028 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,028 miles
    Test number
    314961980272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,332 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    971212089227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,500 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    702924588250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,078 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,078 miles
    Test number
    152948977231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,176 miles
    Test number
    341213486439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EHM

Does LT52 EHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EHM is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EHM?
The MOT on LT52 EHM is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EHM done?
LT52 EHM was recorded at 96,441 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,255 miles a year.
Has LT52 EHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EHM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 EHM 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 LT52 EHM find?
LT52 EHM passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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