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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

LM52 KCAMOT history

LM52 KCA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 103,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LM52 KCA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,772 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KCA was last recorded at 103,772 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 3,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2013: 13,548 miles, lower than 58,383 miles on 13 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,061 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,711 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,772 miles
  • 2025 – 100,061 miles
  • 2024 – 97,502 miles
  • 2023 – 94,718 miles
  • 2022 – 92,616 miles
  • 2021 – 90,037 miles
  • 2020 – 88,699 miles
  • 2019 – 86,150 miles
  • 2018 – 82,747 miles
  • 2017 – 79,042 miles
  • 2016 – 74,198 miles
  • 2015 – 70,545 miles
  • 2014 – 65,848 miles
  • 2013 – 61,839 miles
  • 2012 – 58,383 miles
  • 2011 – 54,748 miles
  • 2010 – 48,897 miles
  • 2009 – 44,434 miles
  • 2008 – 41,497 miles
  • 2007 – 38,900 miles
  • 2006 – 37,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,772 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    398054105373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,061 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    458909324082
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail100,061 miles (+2,559)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    551606462687
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass97,502 miles (+2,784)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    576530484530
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhuast flexi leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass94,718 miles (+2,102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    392249293540
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass92,616 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    928597744571
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail92,616 miles (+2,579)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    152548646469
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,037 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    513758968598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,018 miles (+1,319)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,018 miles
    Test number
    178257797782
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,699 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,699 miles
    Test number
    461396213652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (WISHBONE ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass86,150 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,150 miles
    Test number
    375651232033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,747 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    593430806503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,042 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    659232356308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,040 miles (+4,842)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    553202954788
    • 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass74,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    278424498545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail74,196 miles (+3,651)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    535775840912
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass70,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    176975725265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,545 miles (+4,697)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    188995225287
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail65,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    308561414419
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass65,848 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    398471014443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    507315503290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,548 miles (-44,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,548 miles
    Test number
    589415303244
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass58,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    215836422203
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail58,378 miles (+3,630)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    926386922269
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  25. Pass54,748 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    185834221239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail54,748 miles (+5,851)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    365594521426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass48,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    194051570411
    • NoteEPC Lamp on

  28. Fail48,897 miles (+4,463)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    693991770016
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEPC Lamp on

  29. Pass44,434 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    804900539035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,497 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    542372758021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,900 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    181853747017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,792 miles
    Test number
    191866956067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 KCA

Does LM52 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 KCA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KCA?
The MOT on LM52 KCA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 KCA done?
LM52 KCA was recorded at 103,772 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has LM52 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KCA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 KCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 KCA find?
LM52 KCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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