2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM52 NAE
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 114,296 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM52 NAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 114,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM52 NAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LM52 NAE) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM52 NAE Mileage History
- 22/08/2023110,298 mi
- 23/08/2023110,298 mi
- 23/07/2024112,450 mi+2,152 mi
- 24/07/2024112,450 mi
- 14/07/2025114,296 mi+1,846 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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