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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 KBJMOT history

LM52 KBJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 114,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LM52 KBJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,498 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KBJ was last recorded at 114,498 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,488 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,498 miles
  • 2024 – 109,224 miles
  • 2023 – 104,277 miles
  • 2022 – 97,405 miles
  • 2021 – 90,461 miles
  • 2020 – 84,345 miles
  • 2019 – 80,904 miles
  • 2018 – 76,938 miles
  • 2016 – 70,858 miles
  • 2015 – 66,209 miles
  • 2014 – 59,791 miles
  • 2013 – 54,863 miles
  • 2012 – 50,414 miles
  • 2011 – 45,245 miles
  • 2010 – 39,581 miles
  • 2009 – 34,159 miles
  • 2008 – 29,402 miles
  • 2007 – 23,934 miles
  • 2006 – 18,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,498 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated {ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped [NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox flaking
  • AdvisoryParking brake has no reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

35 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,498 miles (+10)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    354030517891
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated {ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped [NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox flaking
    • AdvisoryParking brake has no reserve travel

  2. Fail114,488 miles (+5,264)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    232082210196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped [NEEDS REPLACING] (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box flaking
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has no reserve travel

  3. Pass109,224 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    829094896995
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [ON LIMIT] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox casing flaking
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail109,224 miles (+4,947)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    690794443077
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [ON LIMIT] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox casing flaking
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    669093204098
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail104,277 miles (+6,872)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    704809659121
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    995430277464
    • AdvisoryBoth cv boots worn slight play in o/s/f top mouynting

  8. Fail97,405 miles (+6,944)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    713216700658
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth cv boots worn slight play in o/s/f top mouynting

  9. Pass90,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    937378623693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail90,461 miles (+6,116)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    265337408965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    537998359529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,345 miles (+3,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    364065579238
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,904 miles (+3,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,904 miles
    Test number
    999294231798
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass76,938 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    969851068345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    889435892408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,315 miles (+3,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    553685981365
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass70,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    554680742191
    • AdvisoryFull under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

  18. Fail70,858 miles (+4,649)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    491545606547
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFull under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

  19. Pass66,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    152521706348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,209 miles (+6,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    391403695600
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass59,791 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    259769524342
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass54,863 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    307835523374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,414 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,414 miles
    Test number
    319717922388
    • 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)

  24. Pass45,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    886008121354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,245 miles (+5,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    445258021384
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass39,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    431209820391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail39,581 miles (+5,422)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    432369820355
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass34,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    944667239309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,159 miles (+4,757)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    451476539484
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail29,402 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    212572338380
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass29,402 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    452392138326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    793872537397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail23,934 miles (+5,093)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    361012837337
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  34. Fail18,841 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    423505936322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey in operation
    • NoteUnable to inspect underbody items fully due to fitment of full length plastic shields

  35. Pass18,841 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    853185636311
    • NoteRear brakes noisey in operation
    • NoteUnable to inspect underbody items fully due to fitment of full length plastic shields

Questions about LM52 KBJ

Does LM52 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 KBJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KBJ?
The MOT on LM52 KBJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 KBJ done?
LM52 KBJ was recorded at 114,498 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LM52 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KBJ has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 KBJ 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 LM52 KBJ find?
LM52 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated {on limit needs replacing]; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 7 more.

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