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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LX52 KUEMOT history

LX52 KUE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LX52 KUE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
130,940 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KUE was last recorded at 130,940 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 3,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,245 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,695 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,940 miles
  • 2023 – 127,245 miles
  • 2022 – 124,476 miles
  • 2021 – 121,812 miles
  • 2020 – 115,252 miles
  • 2019 – 106,027 miles
  • 2018 – 94,816 miles
  • 2017 – 87,505 miles
  • 2016 – 81,189 miles
  • 2015 – 76,054 miles
  • 2014 – 71,418 miles
  • 2013 – 68,122 miles
  • 2012 – 62,341 miles
  • 2011 – 58,434 miles
  • 2010 – 52,918 miles
  • 2009 – 47,735 miles
  • 2008 – 44,467 miles
  • 2007 – 40,395 miles
  • 2006 – 34,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,940 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,940 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,940 miles
    Test number
    581279086516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,245 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    962675628344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,476 miles (+2,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    933427468033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges also cracking/starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,812 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,812 miles
    Test number
    513879465125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail121,809 miles (+6,557)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,809 miles
    Test number
    676660436446
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,252 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    879435702715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,027 miles (+11,211)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    606742084838
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass94,816 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,816 miles
    Test number
    624518935106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    591661645269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,505 miles (+6,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    939656876629
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  11. Pass81,189 miles (+5,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    538836031719
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and nearside front tyre outer edges are perishing

  12. Pass76,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    663822596546
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Fail76,054 miles (+4,636)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    378250221059
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass71,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    925868804381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail71,418 miles (+3,296)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    979827904355
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror damaged

  16. Pass68,122 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    455881033409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail68,121 miles (+5,780)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    317620533349
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass62,341 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    269288712386
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Fail62,341 miles (+3,907)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    425478012315
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  20. Pass58,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    755826221354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,434 miles (+5,516)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    227455421330
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass52,918 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    794705080299
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteRear discs near side & off side excessively corroded.

  23. Fail52,918 miles (+5,183)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    732805980286
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteRear discs near side & off side excessively corroded.

  24. Pass47,735 miles (+3,268)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,735 miles
    Test number
    622630589290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Pass44,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    650159588267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,467 miles (+70)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    942568288224
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail44,397 miles (+4,002)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    873241188213
    • DangerousCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteREAR LIGHT LENSES NEED REPLACING AS RETAINING BOLTS DAMAGED ( UNABLE TO ACCESS BULBS TO REPLACE)
    • NoteGlow plug warning light flashing

  28. Pass40,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    244757977251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail40,395 miles (+5,572)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    660667977228
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass34,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    323021866201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KUE

Does LX52 KUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KUE expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KUE?
The MOT on LX52 KUE expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KUE done?
LX52 KUE was recorded at 130,940 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has LX52 KUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KUE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 KUE 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 KUE find?
LX52 KUE passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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