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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB52 KLZMOT history

LB52 KLZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,410 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 KLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 KLZ was last recorded at 101,410 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,353 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,057 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,410 miles
  • 2025 – 96,353 miles
  • 2024 – 93,165 miles
  • 2023 – 89,283 miles
  • 2022 – 86,297 miles
  • 2021 – 83,422 miles
  • 2020 – 81,108 miles
  • 2019 – 76,993 miles
  • 2018 – 72,703 miles
  • 2017 – 67,858 miles
  • 2016 – 63,137 miles
  • 2015 – 58,657 miles
  • 2014 – 55,393 miles
  • 2013 – 51,141 miles
  • 2012 – 45,409 miles
  • 2011 – 40,589 miles
  • 2010 – 36,410 miles
  • 2009 – 32,027 miles
  • 2008 – 28,066 miles
  • 2007 – 23,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    829104616269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,402 miles (+5,049)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    667980463719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,353 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    539160364717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,165 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    550432570818
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,165 miles (+3,882)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    904813972177
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,283 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,283 miles
    Test number
    365915837072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,254 miles (+2,957)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    860035759160
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    889426607594
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail86,296 miles (+2,874)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    557382915465
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,422 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    447228003374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    120787667392
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail81,108 miles (+4,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    552268780054
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    309377648775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,993 miles (+4,290)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    538168410013
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass72,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    932198041472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,703 miles (+4,845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    661079590104
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70r14 (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass67,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    954765911746
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail67,858 miles (+4,721)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    138614321076
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass63,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    854670506045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,137 miles (+4,480)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    827071777251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass58,657 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    316265735055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,393 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    297817234030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,141 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    966826533031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,409 miles (+4,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    346534232060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,589 miles (+4,179)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    156094631001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Rim bent causing tyre to slightly buldge, plus slight damage to N/S/F tyre.

  26. Pass36,410 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    464504630068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,027 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    104647839093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,066 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,066 miles
    Test number
    740535538057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    153417137064
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass23,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    443087837064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 KLZ

Does LB52 KLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 KLZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 KLZ?
The MOT on LB52 KLZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 KLZ done?
LB52 KLZ was recorded at 101,410 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has LB52 KLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 KLZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 KLZ 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 KLZ find?
LB52 KLZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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