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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LA51 VOKMOT history

LA51 VOK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

LA51 VOK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,754 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VOK was last recorded at 80,754 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,754 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,754 miles
  • 2023 – 79,815 miles
  • 2022 – 79,332 miles
  • 2021 – 78,420 miles
  • 2020 – 77,510 miles
  • 2019 – 69,291 miles
  • 2018 – 64,257 miles
  • 2017 – 59,336 miles
  • 2016 – 54,993 miles
  • 2015 – 53,059 miles
  • 2014 – 52,548 miles
  • 2013 – 51,676 miles
  • 2012 – 50,560 miles
  • 2011 – 49,320 miles
  • 2010 – 48,254 miles
  • 2009 – 47,064 miles
  • 2008 – 44,143 miles
  • 2006 – 35,713 miles
  • 2005 – 29,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,754 miles
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    335906322133
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  2. Fail80,754 miles (+939)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    960049343594
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  3. Pass79,815 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    357441321103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,332 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    611530001911
    • AdvisoryHeadlights weak beam pattern

  5. Pass78,420 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    728939729073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,510 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,510 miles
    Test number
    180071583999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,291 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    487420754788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,257 miles (+4,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,257 miles
    Test number
    705456876592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking!

  9. Pass59,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,336 miles
    Test number
    302373785699
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt throwing out grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail59,336 miles (+4,343)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,336 miles
    Test number
    583007291788
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt throwing out grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass54,993 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    708783505162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,059 miles
    Test number
    917690605106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,059 miles (+511)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,059 miles
    Test number
    316350005108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Note185/55 r14 80h
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass52,548 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    665555004185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,676 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    588141703151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,560 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    317094502135
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass50,560 miles (+1,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    666984802128
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass49,320 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,320 miles
    Test number
    916113501153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,254 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    274455700161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,064 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,064 miles
    Test number
    610325709173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,143 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    290427008424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,713 miles
    Test number
    322012656379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,713 miles (+6,048)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,713 miles
    Test number
    834102256362
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  24. Pass29,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    414083365394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VOK

Does LA51 VOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VOK expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VOK?
The MOT on LA51 VOK expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VOK done?
LA51 VOK was recorded at 80,754 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
Has LA51 VOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VOK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 VOK 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 VOK find?
LA51 VOK passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: rear axle bushes deteriorating; offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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