Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LA51 KZSMOT history
LA51 KZS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 52,013 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KZS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KZS was last recorded at 52,013 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 51,305 miles · 13 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 708 miles
- Average per year
- 1,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,013 miles
- 2024 – 51,305 miles
- 2023 – 50,148 miles
- 2022 – 49,146 miles
- 2021 – 46,642 miles
- 2020 – 46,635 miles
- 2019 – 46,515 miles
- 2018 – 46,141 miles
- 2017 – 44,687 miles
- 2016 – 41,773 miles
- 2015 – 38,864 miles
- 2014 – 38,038 miles
- 2013 – 36,945 miles
- 2012 – 36,100 miles
- 2011 – 34,819 miles
- 2010 – 32,588 miles
- 2009 – 28,348 miles
- 2008 – 26,445 miles
- 2007 – 24,127 miles
- 2006 – 19,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside headlight discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 917926839828
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 617214309256
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass52,013 miles (+708)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 52,013 miles
- Test number
- 655594334187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,305 miles (+1,157)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 51,305 miles
- Test number
- 547553989832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,148 miles (+1,002)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 50,148 miles
- Test number
- 364358137567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,146 miles (+2,504)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 638035057685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,642 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 46,642 miles
- Test number
- 224833440695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,635 miles (+120)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 46,635 miles
- Test number
- 901374380054
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,515 miles (+374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,515 miles
- Test number
- 118608343163
- AdvisoryNSF and OSR tyre has started to crack
Pass46,141 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 46,141 miles
- Test number
- 224655644655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,140 miles (+1,453)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,140 miles
- Test number
- 940745035229
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass44,687 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,687 miles
- Test number
- 836496930286
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar linkage bushes cracked
- AdvisoryNearside headlight discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail44,687 miles (+2,914)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,687 miles
- Test number
- 591670485638
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar linkage bushes cracked
- AdvisoryNearside headlight discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass41,773 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 41,773 miles
- Test number
- 818892476056
- AdvisoryNearside headlight discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail41,773 miles (+2,909)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,773 miles
- Test number
- 654147638482
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside headlight discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass38,864 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 38,864 miles
- Test number
- 195788255431
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNsf tyre wall chipped
Fail38,864 miles (+826)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,864 miles
- Test number
- 879008455015
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNsf tyre wall chipped
Pass38,038 miles (+1,093)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,038 miles
- Test number
- 137065844095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,945 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 36,945 miles
- Test number
- 857997053045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,944 miles (+844)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,944 miles
- Test number
- 816103653092
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass36,100 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 36,100 miles
- Test number
- 699956052025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,819 miles (+2,231)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,819 miles
- Test number
- 938976451075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,588 miles (+4,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 32,588 miles
- Test number
- 632461850001
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,348 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 28,348 miles
- Test number
- 630380659060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,445 miles (+2,318)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,445 miles
- Test number
- 110941328454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 24,127 miles
- Test number
- 920636127019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,127 miles (+4,469)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,127 miles
- Test number
- 153015927041
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass19,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 19,658 miles
- Test number
- 570703426095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 KZS
- Does LA51 KZS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KZS is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KZS?
- The MOT on LA51 KZS is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 KZS done?
- LA51 KZS was recorded at 52,013 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KZS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KZS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KZS 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 LA51 KZS find?
- LA51 KZS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective.
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