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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LA51 KZXMOT history

LA51 KZX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LA51 KZX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,742 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KZX was last recorded at 105,742 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,132 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,610 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,742 miles
  • 2024 – 97,132 miles
  • 2023 – 90,012 miles
  • 2022 – 85,663 miles
  • 2021 – 81,103 miles
  • 2020 – 77,334 miles
  • 2019 – 71,109 miles
  • 2018 – 64,117 miles
  • 2017 – 57,017 miles
  • 2016 – 50,344 miles
  • 2015 – 49,589 miles
  • 2014 – 48,642 miles
  • 2013 – 47,187 miles
  • 2012 – 45,584 miles
  • 2011 – 43,515 miles
  • 2010 – 40,484 miles
  • 2009 – 36,091 miles
  • 2008 – 31,797 miles
  • 2007 – 28,401 miles
  • 2006 – 24,070 miles
  • 2005 – 19,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,742 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,742 miles (+8,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    993965432167
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,132 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    582508538547
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,131 miles (+7,119)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    632416189651
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,012 miles (+4,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,012 miles
    Test number
    904491359015
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective PIPE MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,663 miles (+4,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    437140440094
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective PIPE MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,103 miles (+3,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    107659861795
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,334 miles (+6,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    897973143618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,109 miles (+6,992)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    325873692599
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 brake pipes slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass64,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    584132904879
    • 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 brake pipes showing signs of swelling underneath coating

  10. Fail64,117 miles (+7,100)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    990394955834
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 brake pipes showing signs of swelling underneath coating

  11. Pass57,017 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    741349570473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass50,344 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    491605630626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,589 miles (+947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    601502425359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn

  14. Pass48,642 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,642 miles
    Test number
    208350154392
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm, cut on tread and bald on stepped tread close to ply / cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm and bald on stepped tread close to ply / cords 175/65/13T

  15. Fail48,641 miles (+1,454)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    435199844450
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm, cut on tread and bald on stepped tread close to ply / cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm and bald on stepped tread close to ply / cords 175/65/13T

  16. Pass47,187 miles (+1,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    738516443388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing.

  17. Pass45,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    729932142339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,584 miles (+2,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    489432042499
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass43,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    585339341379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,515 miles (+3,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    468029741386
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass40,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    731330650310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,482 miles (+4,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    511490450353
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass36,091 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,091 miles
    Test number
    871604649379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,797 miles
    Test number
    790335768349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,797 miles (+3,396)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,797 miles
    Test number
    562895368356
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  26. Pass28,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    271501667384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,401 miles (+4,331)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    124631867385
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass24,070 miles (+4,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    443443666413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

  29. Pass19,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    19,920 miles
    Test number
    390715665330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA51 KZX

Does LA51 KZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KZX is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KZX?
The MOT on LA51 KZX is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KZX done?
LA51 KZX was recorded at 105,742 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has LA51 KZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KZX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 KZX 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 KZX find?
LA51 KZX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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