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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 KLLMOT history

LB52 KLL is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
137,065 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 KLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 KLL was last recorded at 137,065 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 13,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,926 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,139 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,065 miles
  • 2023 – 123,926 miles
  • 2021 – 113,117 miles
  • 2020 – 106,821 miles
  • 2019 – 94,649 miles
  • 2018 – 81,880 miles
  • 2017 – 74,411 miles
  • 2016 – 65,882 miles
  • 2015 – 63,033 miles
  • 2014 – 59,945 miles
  • 2013 – 53,988 miles
  • 2012 – 49,261 miles
  • 2011 – 45,872 miles
  • 2010 – 39,139 miles
  • 2009 – 34,026 miles
  • 2008 – 28,946 miles
  • 2007 – 13,884 miles
  • 2006 – 12,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,065 miles
    Test number
    135227277127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail137,065 miles (+13,139)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,065 miles
    Test number
    293334835837
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass123,926 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,926 miles
    Test number
    700657966392
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

  4. Fail123,926 miles (+10,809)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,926 miles
    Test number
    602175663130
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

  5. Pass113,117 miles (+6,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,117 miles
    Test number
    639545071943
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel, RBT. ok.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,821 miles (+12,172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,821 miles
    Test number
    864991638756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,649 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    600778866208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail94,644 miles (+12,764)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    901826098629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,880 miles (+7,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    639761933324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,411 miles (+8,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    480619213259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass65,882 miles (+2,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    345186091609
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brakes (53%) and Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.
    • AdvisoryUndertray covers fitted.

  12. Pass63,033 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,033 miles
    Test number
    970796828288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,945 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    177302244338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,988 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    627739513210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,261 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    269052992453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,872 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    218799991438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    332392700247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail39,139 miles (+5,113)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    360531900256
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,026 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,026 miles
    Test number
    602320919271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,946 miles (+15,062)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    951932708136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,884 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,884 miles
    Test number
    570425697072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass13,884 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,884 miles
    Test number
    674265197018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,349 miles
    Test number
    903908216026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 KLL

Does LB52 KLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 KLL expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 KLL?
The MOT on LB52 KLL expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 KLL done?
LB52 KLL was recorded at 137,065 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has LB52 KLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 KLL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 KLL 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 LB52 KLL find?
LB52 KLL passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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