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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 KMKMOT history

LB52 KMK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,685 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 KMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 KMK was last recorded at 74,685 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,650 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,685 miles
  • 2025 – 74,650 miles
  • 2024 – 72,328 miles
  • 2023 – 65,397 miles
  • 2022 – 59,645 miles
  • 2021 – 56,718 miles
  • 2020 – 56,230 miles
  • 2019 – 55,942 miles
  • 2018 – 54,986 miles
  • 2017 – 53,793 miles
  • 2016 – 52,279 miles
  • 2015 – 49,862 miles
  • 2014 – 46,774 miles
  • 2013 – 44,232 miles
  • 2012 – 42,097 miles
  • 2011 – 39,951 miles
  • 2010 – 37,890 miles
  • 2009 – 34,939 miles
  • 2007 – 27,851 miles
  • 2006 – 25,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,685 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,685 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    236366215505
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,650 miles (+2,322)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    594698834381
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,328 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    596319310559
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail72,322 miles (+6,925)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    934295580966
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass65,397 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    910345752266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,394 miles (+5,749)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    361240840464
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass59,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    807835487608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,643 miles (+2,925)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    188534776997
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,718 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    803540157355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,230 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,230 miles
    Test number
    586197450472
    • AdvisoryAdvise osf headlight lens

  11. Pass55,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    563405156755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail55,942 miles (+956)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    951639904288
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass54,986 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    201925953376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,793 miles
    Test number
    552354661049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,793 miles (+1,514)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,793 miles
    Test number
    321455228859
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  16. Pass52,279 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    109689592782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,862 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    754796395654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,774 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    835880204341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,232 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    499302003398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,097 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    829745402382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,951 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    279290801303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,890 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    432962100371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,939 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    212102809333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,851 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    452143117392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    324491416392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 KMK

Does LB52 KMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 KMK is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 KMK?
The MOT on LB52 KMK is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 KMK done?
LB52 KMK was recorded at 74,685 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
Has LB52 KMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 KMK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 KMK 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 KMK find?
LB52 KMK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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