Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
LA51 DENMOT history
LA51 DEN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 81,168 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DEN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DEN was last recorded at 81,168 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,404 miles · 8 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,764 miles
- Average per year
- 6,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,168 miles
- 2025 – 75,404 miles
- 2024 – 60,281 miles
- 2023 – 58,049 miles
- 2022 – 53,387 miles
- 2021 – 49,090 miles
- 2020 – 45,466 miles
- 2019 – 41,194 miles
- 2018 – 35,360 miles
- 2017 – 28,130 miles
- 2016 – 20,285 miles
- 2015 – 16,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,168 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 81,168 miles
- Test number
- 889581941070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,404 miles (+15,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 75,404 miles
- Test number
- 777362968959
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,281 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 60,281 miles
- Test number
- 752138592079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,049 miles (+4,662)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 58,049 miles
- Test number
- 703010858956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,387 miles (+4,297)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 53,387 miles
- Test number
- 102761836390
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,090 miles
- Test number
- 838075174209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,090 miles (+3,624)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,090 miles
- Test number
- 138636793981
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass45,466 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,466 miles
- Test number
- 106049392794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,194 miles (+5,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 41,194 miles
- Test number
- 463431948295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,360 miles (+7,230)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 35,360 miles
- Test number
- 183291504986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,130 miles (+7,845)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 680965486460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,285 miles (+4,234)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 20,285 miles
- Test number
- 693446860132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 16,051 miles
- Test number
- 269671868098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 DEN
- Does LA51 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DEN is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DEN?
- The MOT on LA51 DEN is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 DEN done?
- LA51 DEN was recorded at 81,168 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DEN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DEN 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 LA51 DEN find?
- LA51 DEN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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