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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LC52 BKEMOT history

LC52 BKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

LC52 BKE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
94,344 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 BKE
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
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 BKE was last recorded at 94,344 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 4,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,128 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,216 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,344 miles
  • 2022 – 90,128 miles
  • 2021 – 87,915 miles
  • 2020 – 85,478 miles
  • 2019 – 79,764 miles
  • 2018 – 73,721 miles
  • 2017 – 68,776 miles
  • 2016 – 64,714 miles
  • 2015 – 62,006 miles
  • 2014 – 60,410 miles
  • 2013 – 59,209 miles
  • 2012 – 55,395 miles
  • 2011 – 52,110 miles
  • 2010 – 48,169 miles
  • 2009 – 44,135 miles
  • 2008 – 38,834 miles
  • 2007 – 34,012 miles
  • 2006 – 28,396 miles
  • 2005 – 21,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,344 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,344 miles (+4,216)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,344 miles
    Test number
    992145476377
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,128 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    325191707269
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail90,128 miles (+2,213)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    352918605731
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,915 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    282552564456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,908 miles (+2,430)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    731343200540
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 badly worn on the inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,478 miles (+5,714)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    245906605878
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,764 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    274757752534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,721 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    695322025231
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  9. Pass68,776 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    487736340738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass64,714 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    165668433743
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail64,707 miles (+2,701)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    501845090686
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass62,006 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,006 miles
    Test number
    175441795892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,410 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    769227684236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,209 miles (+3,814)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    456771043490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack
    • NoteFront wiper blades not clearing screen very well

  15. Pass55,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    438462362499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,395 miles (+3,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    148262962347
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,110 miles (+3,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    497563451426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass48,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    284793740316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,169 miles (+4,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    930322040304
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass44,135 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    632283449362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    140517448345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,834 miles (+4,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    734926448393
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Fail34,012 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    862527647348
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on tread pattern
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  24. Pass34,012 miles (+5,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    982417047310
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on tread pattern
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  25. Pass28,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    274421646389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,395 miles (+6,881)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    443991846341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,514 miles
    Test number
    863739845340
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Questions about LC52 BKE

Does LC52 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 BKE expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 BKE?
The MOT on LC52 BKE expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 BKE done?
LC52 BKE was recorded at 94,344 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has LC52 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 BKE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 BKE 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 LC52 BKE find?
LC52 BKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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