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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,422 cc

LA51 THOMOT history

LA51 THO is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 120,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LA51 THO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,426 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 THO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 THO was last recorded at 120,426 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 9,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,062 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,364 miles
Average per year
8,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,426 miles
  • 2025 – 111,062 miles
  • 2024 – 100,563 miles
  • 2023 – 90,850 miles
  • 2021 – 82,319 miles
  • 2020 – 73,763 miles
  • 2019 – 64,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,426 miles (+9,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,426 miles
    Test number
    475616516155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  2. Pass111,062 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    374592963257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,353 miles (+7,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    312901339773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,563 miles (+9,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,563 miles
    Test number
    152123779061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,850 miles (+8,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    807866215863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    980793433181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,319 miles (+8,556)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    845331546166
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass73,763 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    870578172319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,585 miles (+9,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    685223664824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass55,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    630159067580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 THO

Does LA51 THO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 THO is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 THO?
The MOT on LA51 THO is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 THO done?
LA51 THO was recorded at 120,426 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,662 miles a year.
Has LA51 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 THO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 THO 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 THO find?
LA51 THO passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn on inner edge; offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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