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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 KSYMOT history

LX52 KSY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

LX52 KSY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2024
Mileage
119,700 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KSY
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
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KSY was last recorded at 119,700 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 15,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,564 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
15,136 miles
Average per year
5,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,700 miles
  • 2022 – 104,564 miles
  • 2021 – 82,795 miles
  • 2020 – 70,305 miles
  • 2019 – 61,898 miles
  • 2018 – 54,045 miles
  • 2017 – 38,544 miles
  • 2016 – 36,609 miles
  • 2015 – 35,025 miles
  • 2014 – 32,883 miles
  • 2013 – 30,760 miles
  • 2012 – 28,832 miles
  • 2011 – 27,155 miles
  • 2010 – 25,074 miles
  • 2009 – 22,077 miles
  • 2007 – 18,639 miles
  • 2006 – 16,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,700 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak Auto transmission oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,700 miles (+15,136)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    800583694115
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,564 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    149555192919
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,564 miles (+21,769)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    440621972038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,795 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    149178551724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail82,785 miles (+12,480)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    866685931451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,305 miles (+8,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    964584316578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,898 miles (+7,853)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    791260005613
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass54,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    909263124529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail54,045 miles (+15,501)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    556614319523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking from joint to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Leaking from joint to pipe (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect bulb pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to NS Mirror

  10. Pass38,544 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,544 miles
    Test number
    921236111114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,533 miles (+1,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    768015154197
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass36,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    568099755576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Auto transmission oil leak.

  13. Fail36,609 miles (+3)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    759419954944
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front pivot bush perished, collapsed with excess movement. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14/82H Outer sidewall damaged exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Auto transmission oil leak.

  14. Fail36,606 miles (+1,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    476722658535
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass35,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    800627886069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight play

  16. Fail35,025 miles (+2,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    534542191530
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight play

  17. Pass32,883 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    746039714247
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall has cracks ...note...not exposing inner canvas at time of test

  18. Fail32,883 miles (+2,123)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    729059514246
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall has cracks ...note...not exposing inner canvas at time of test

  19. Pass30,760 miles (+1,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    626475023214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass28,832 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    626062942218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    318910331180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,155 miles (+2,081)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    277019221474
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre sidewall cracked not showing cord

  23. Pass25,074 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,074 miles
    Test number
    794879910170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,077 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    170522699070
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass22,077 miles (+3,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    950602999043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass18,639 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    581203767276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    502073346233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KSY

Does LX52 KSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KSY expired on 27 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KSY?
The MOT on LX52 KSY expired on 27 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KSY done?
LX52 KSY was recorded at 119,700 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
Has LX52 KSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KSY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 KSY 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 KSY find?
LX52 KSY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside, and 6 more.

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