
Volkswagen Polo
Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc
LA51 KYVMOT history
LA51 KYV is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 140,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 140,486 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 19 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 5,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA51 KYV was last recorded at 140,486 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,004 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,482 miles
- Average per year
- 5,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,486 miles
- 2025 – 136,004 miles
- 2024 – 131,886 miles
- 2023 – 126,888 miles
- 2022 – 122,407 miles
- 2021 – 117,985 miles
- 2020 – 114,263 miles
- 2019 – 110,635 miles
- 2018 – 105,204 miles
- 2017 – 98,609 miles
- 2016 – 92,416 miles
- 2015 – 86,446 miles
- 2014 – 82,078 miles
- 2013 – 77,181 miles
- 2012 – 63,589 miles
- 2010 – 60,077 miles
- 2009 – 57,103 miles
- 2008 – 53,484 miles
- 2007 – 51,523 miles
- 2006 – 39,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MajorFront Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Exhaust Heavily Corroded Throughout
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
EML illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
35 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail140,486 miles (+4,482)8 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,486 miles
- Test number
- 387485077988
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Pass136,004 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 136,004 miles
- Test number
- 875205970960
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust Heavily Corroded Throughout
- AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Heavily Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,004 miles (+4,118)1 major1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,004 miles
- Test number
- 270225629467
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust Heavily Corroded Throughout
- AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Heavily Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,886 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 131,886 miles
- Test number
- 299697144731
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Heavily Corroded Throughout
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,886 miles (+4,998)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,886 miles
- Test number
- 164059517824
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Heavily Corroded Throughout
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,888 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 126,888 miles
- Test number
- 786977897884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,878 miles (+4,471)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,878 miles
- Test number
- 877483739246
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass122,407 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,407 miles
- Test number
- 554293214100
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail122,407 miles (+4,422)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,407 miles
- Test number
- 261629505295
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,985 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 117,985 miles
- Test number
- 402432019827
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTail Box Outer Casing Rusted
Fail117,985 miles (+3,722)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,985 miles
- Test number
- 205605634050
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTail Box Outer Casing Rusted
Pass114,263 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,263 miles
- Test number
- 807516430794
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,262 miles (+3,627)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,262 miles
- Test number
- 695131077595
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,635 miles (+5,431)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 110,635 miles
- Test number
- 652919595351
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass105,204 miles (+6,595)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 105,204 miles
- Test number
- 213988738830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,609 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,609 miles
- Test number
- 189886326618
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail98,609 miles (+6,193)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,609 miles
- Test number
- 749403650345
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass92,416 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 92,416 miles
- Test number
- 227625820831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,446 miles
- Test number
- 606645715088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,446 miles (+4,368)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,446 miles
- Test number
- 495484515012
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,078 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,078 miles
- Test number
- 617475324081
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass82,078 miles (+4,897)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,078 miles
- Test number
- 975735424042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 166915723071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,181 miles (+13,592)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 226235223094
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,589 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,589 miles
- Test number
- 576754132079
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag warning light is on
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded
Fail63,589 miles (+3,512)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,589 miles
- Test number
- 618704432089
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag warning light is on
- NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded
Pass60,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 60,077 miles
- Test number
- 223614040282
- 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)
Fail60,077 miles (+2,974)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,077 miles
- Test number
- 694694640233
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Pass57,103 miles (+3,619)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,103 miles
- Test number
- 191227739258
- NotePAD WEAR TELTALE ON & CONNECTOR HANGING LOOSE ON N/S FRONT HUB. Thanx.
Pass53,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,484 miles
- Test number
- 163163068264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,484 miles (+1,961)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,484 miles
- Test number
- 563893168296
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAdvise handbrake adjusment excessive travel
Pass51,523 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,523 miles
- Test number
- 873605957219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,522 miles (+11,897)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,522 miles
- Test number
- 241039647268
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,625 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,625 miles
- Test number
- 630434536044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,623 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,623 miles
- Test number
- 130503336437
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 KYV
- Does LA51 KYV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 KYV expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KYV?
- The MOT on LA51 KYV expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 KYV done?
- LA51 KYV was recorded at 140,486 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,037 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KYV has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KYV 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 KYV find?
- LA51 KYV failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front braking system leaking servo pipe leaking; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades smearing, and 13 more.
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