Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LB51 COWMOT history
LB51 COW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,188 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 COW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 COW was last recorded at 90,188 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 5,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,232 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,956 miles
- Average per year
- 4,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,188 miles
- 2025 – 84,232 miles
- 2024 – 75,769 miles
- 2023 – 72,382 miles
- 2022 – 66,059 miles
- 2021 – 63,211 miles
- 2020 – 61,964 miles
- 2019 – 61,228 miles
- 2018 – 58,921 miles
- 2017 – 58,005 miles
- 2016 – 56,067 miles
- 2015 – 51,996 miles
- 2014 – 48,624 miles
- 2013 – 41,674 miles
- 2012 – 34,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,188 miles
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside headlamp lens cover deteoriated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,188 miles (+5,956)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,188 miles
- Test number
- 268383838665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,232 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 84,232 miles
- Test number
- 268773067882
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,232 miles (+8,463)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,232 miles
- Test number
- 661693287659
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,769 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 75,769 miles
- Test number
- 968216578110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens cover deteoriated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail75,766 miles (+3,384)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,766 miles
- Test number
- 482662087690
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens cover deteoriated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass72,382 miles (+6,323)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 72,382 miles
- Test number
- 882199451139
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass66,059 miles (+2,848)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,059 miles
- Test number
- 762767288618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,211 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,211 miles
- Test number
- 406348732407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,964 miles (+736)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,964 miles
- Test number
- 349253145468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,228 miles (+2,307)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,228 miles
- Test number
- 955721234534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,921 miles (+916)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 58,921 miles
- Test number
- 111875129957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 58,005 miles
- Test number
- 147716365934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,005 miles (+1,938)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,005 miles
- Test number
- 662575984804
- Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,067 miles (+4,071)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,067 miles
- Test number
- 804360684045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,996 miles (+3,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 51,996 miles
- Test number
- 361326749751
- AdvisoryCovers underneath vehicle
Pass48,624 miles (+6,950)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 48,624 miles
- Test number
- 339750104363
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,674 miles (+7,643)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 41,674 miles
- Test number
- 339831093487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,031 miles
- Test number
- 409367012493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 COW
- Does LB51 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 COW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 COW?
- The MOT on LB51 COW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 COW done?
- LB51 COW was recorded at 90,188 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
- Has LB51 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 COW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB51 COW 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 LB51 COW find?
- LB51 COW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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