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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LB51 KXHMOT history

LB51 KXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 40,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
40,709 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 KXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 KXH was last recorded at 40,709 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,847 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,709 miles
  • 2024 – 38,847 miles
  • 2023 – 37,261 miles
  • 2022 – 36,352 miles
  • 2021 – 34,863 miles
  • 2020 – 33,366 miles
  • 2019 – 32,398 miles
  • 2018 – 30,048 miles
  • 2017 – 27,582 miles
  • 2016 – 25,926 miles
  • 2015 – 24,650 miles
  • 2014 – 23,142 miles
  • 2013 – 22,911 miles
  • 2012 – 22,114 miles
  • 2011 – 21,889 miles
  • 2010 – 21,686 miles
  • 2009 – 20,574 miles
  • 2008 – 19,225 miles
  • 2007 – 15,499 miles
  • 2006 – 10,460 miles
  • 2005 – 9,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    981469746509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,709 miles (+1,862)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    444064496836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass38,847 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    300962461063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,261 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    756225282562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,259 miles (+907)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,259 miles
    Test number
    502003153685
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass36,352 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    959664505267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail36,352 miles (+1,489)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    858175935414
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    279595064670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,863 miles (+1,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    711820005651
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,366 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,366 miles
    Test number
    631186164413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail33,364 miles (+966)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    998634943746
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass32,398 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    132042667391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,795 miles (+1,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    755755092580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass30,048 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    875165613172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,582 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,582 miles
    Test number
    570619684648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,926 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    721630636561
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres are cracking
    • AdvisoryRat living under bonnet

  17. Pass24,650 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    998467817412
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer edge cracking

  18. Pass23,142 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,142 miles
    Test number
    397589864454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,911 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,911 miles
    Test number
    117266873212
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass22,114 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    457836362206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,112 miles (+223)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    557045462251
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass21,889 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,889 miles
    Test number
    307926051229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,686 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    393279640258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,574 miles (+1,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    941880659235
    • NoteRear tyres are aged cracked

  25. Pass19,225 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    150705978105
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass15,499 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,499 miles
    Test number
    293347547202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,460 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,460 miles
    Test number
    660949296221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,304 miles
    Test number
    170392125394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 KXH

Does LB51 KXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 KXH is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 KXH?
The MOT on LB51 KXH is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 KXH done?
LB51 KXH was recorded at 40,709 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has LB51 KXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 KXH has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 KXH 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 KXH find?
LB51 KXH passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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