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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 KCEMOT history

LM52 KCE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LM52 KCE 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,340 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KCE was last recorded at 77,340 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,255 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
3,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,340 miles
  • 2024 – 76,255 miles
  • 2023 – 74,494 miles
  • 2022 – 72,073 miles
  • 2021 – 69,576 miles
  • 2020 – 64,179 miles
  • 2019 – 62,635 miles
  • 2018 – 60,733 miles
  • 2017 – 58,524 miles
  • 2016 – 56,320 miles
  • 2015 – 53,761 miles
  • 2014 – 49,143 miles
  • 2013 – 44,923 miles
  • 2012 – 41,427 miles
  • 2011 – 38,141 miles
  • 2009 – 33,033 miles
  • 2008 – 26,599 miles
  • 2007 – 22,038 miles
  • 2005 – 17,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,340 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,340 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    391328797933
    • 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. Pass76,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    352981575137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,255 miles (+1,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    279127131704
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,494 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    581149147228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,073 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    100110896563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,576 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    415249195651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,179 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    604277504027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,635 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,635 miles
    Test number
    710385995069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,733 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,733 miles
    Test number
    646139388659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    335727643215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail58,524 miles (+2,204)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    501633206004
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass56,320 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    320216769398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,296 miles (+2,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    612661748292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass53,761 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    376321495103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,486 miles (+3,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    417399205020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass49,143 miles (+4,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    299514904070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass44,923 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,923 miles
    Test number
    109874023093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,896 miles (+3,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,896 miles
    Test number
    646661123036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,427 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    165109602411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    129954021483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail38,141 miles (+5,108)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    537044321034
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass33,033 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    412495769326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass29,959 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    262753609031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,599 miles (+4,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,599 miles
    Test number
    272777108067
    • 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)

  25. Pass22,038 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    961306707018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,759 miles
    Test number
    933583955398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 KCE

Does LM52 KCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 KCE is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KCE?
The MOT on LM52 KCE is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 KCE done?
LM52 KCE was recorded at 77,340 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,003 miles a year.
Has LM52 KCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KCE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 KCE 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 KCE find?
LM52 KCE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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