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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LB51 HGLMOT history

LB51 HGL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,490 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HGL was last recorded at 60,490 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,098 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,490 miles
  • 2025 – 60,098 miles
  • 2024 – 59,605 miles
  • 2023 – 58,979 miles
  • 2022 – 58,006 miles
  • 2021 – 50,757 miles
  • 2020 – 45,751 miles
  • 2019 – 45,566 miles
  • 2018 – 44,754 miles
  • 2017 – 42,928 miles
  • 2016 – 41,953 miles
  • 2015 – 40,526 miles
  • 2013 – 40,416 miles
  • 2012 – 39,730 miles
  • 2011 – 38,648 miles
  • 2010 – 36,765 miles
  • 2009 – 35,167 miles
  • 2008 – 30,809 miles
  • 2007 – 28,644 miles
  • 2006 – 25,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket corroded off, but still supporting system
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    516237220422
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket corroded off, but still supporting system
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail60,490 miles (+392)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    791724980450
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens excess tarnished (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket corroded off, but still supporting system
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass60,098 miles (+493)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    240803205671
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,605 miles (+626)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    232510247136
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack pipe. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,979 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    475227744767
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes are coated. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass58,006 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    939075781021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,004 miles (+7,247)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    991329229880
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs are excessively pitted and worn on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated from front too rear, Silencers and pipes.
    • AdvisoryInner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass50,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    242408993784
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail50,757 miles (+5,006)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    800736822891
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link broken . (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush split and collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush split and collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass45,751 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    209955418423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,566 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    879287754618
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe starting to corrode

  12. Pass44,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    193822701212
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to corrode

  13. Fail44,754 miles (+1,826)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    953150410723
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to corrode

  14. Pass42,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    707762554427
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers soft

  15. Fail42,927 miles (+974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    795568858720
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers soft

  16. Pass41,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    925291162188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail41,953 miles (+1,427)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    855956289328
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,526 miles (+110)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    277714065043
    • NoteGearbox oil leak from selector shaft
    • NoteOsf wiper blade poor
    • NoteRear tyres are starting to perrish

  19. Pass40,416 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    176688713317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,730 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    319865722397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,648 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    758983011394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    321629410352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,765 miles (+1,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    700466310377
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,167 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,167 miles
    Test number
    721477719391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass30,809 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    671312228325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass28,644 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,644 miles
    Test number
    420384627370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,070 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    191475926321
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass25,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    673345126320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HGL

Does LB51 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HGL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HGL?
The MOT on LB51 HGL is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HGL done?
LB51 HGL was recorded at 60,490 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has LB51 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HGL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 HGL 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 HGL find?
LB51 HGL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust bracket corroded off, but still supporting system; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings surface corrosion; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both.

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