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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 KSNMOT history

LX52 KSN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LX52 KSN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,268 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KSN was last recorded at 52,268 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,641 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
2,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,268 miles
  • 2024 – 50,641 miles
  • 2023 – 48,302 miles
  • 2022 – 46,148 miles
  • 2021 – 42,927 miles
  • 2020 – 40,733 miles
  • 2019 – 37,975 miles
  • 2018 – 35,032 miles
  • 2017 – 31,065 miles
  • 2016 – 25,123 miles
  • 2015 – 20,858 miles
  • 2014 – 19,212 miles
  • 2013 – 16,954 miles
  • 2012 – 15,573 miles
  • 2011 – 13,701 miles
  • 2010 – 11,419 miles
  • 2009 – 9,495 miles
  • 2008 – 7,746 miles
  • 2007 – 6,835 miles
  • 2006 – 6,462 miles
  • 2005 – 6,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking/Perishing (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to Crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,268 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    959674085939
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 And Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail52,268 miles (+1,627)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    714045951857
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 And Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass50,641 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    264979740428
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Movement Stops Missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail50,641 miles (+2,339)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    563264732899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Movement Stops Missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,302 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    340122283951
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S CV Boot Weeping Grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bad Edge & Side Wall Wear Going To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail48,302 miles (+2,154)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    884586440870
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S CV Boot Weeping Grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bad Edge & Side Wall Wear Going To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass46,148 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    532024221564
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail46,148 miles (+3,221)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    568861303376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,927 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    874791584607
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail42,922 miles (+2,189)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    404589678623
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass40,733 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,733 miles
    Test number
    156990789790
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail40,694 miles (+2,719)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    643711648161
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking & Distorting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass37,975 miles (+2,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    980370902189
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass35,032 miles (+3,967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    606593825978
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides RearMost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass31,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    439461944132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail31,065 miles (+5,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    986323674062
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass25,123 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,123 miles
    Test number
    567273166362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,858 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,858 miles
    Test number
    789599595136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass19,212 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,212 miles
    Test number
    426598584184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  20. Pass16,954 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    446923213299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,573 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,573 miles
    Test number
    926035762202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,701 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,701 miles
    Test number
    337476871411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,419 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,419 miles
    Test number
    384840180480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,495 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,495 miles
    Test number
    422528569256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,746 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    7,746 miles
    Test number
    374156078281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,835 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    6,835 miles
    Test number
    934537377255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,462 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,462 miles
    Test number
    521723086291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    6,309 miles
    Test number
    302146175412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KSN

Does LX52 KSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KSN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KSN?
The MOT on LX52 KSN is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KSN done?
LX52 KSN was recorded at 52,268 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
Has LX52 KSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KSN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 KSN 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 LX52 KSN find?
LX52 KSN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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