Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
LB51 SVWMOT history
LB51 SVW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 103,166 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 SVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 SVW was last recorded at 103,166 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,728 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,438 miles
- Average per year
- 2,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,166 miles
- 2025 – 101,728 miles
- 2024 – 100,601 miles
- 2023 – 99,955 miles
- 2022 – 98,479 miles
- 2021 – 97,598 miles
- 2020 – 97,107 miles
- 2019 – 96,542 miles
- 2017 – 96,511 miles
- 2016 – 96,399 miles
- 2015 – 94,980 miles
- 2014 – 93,931 miles
- 2013 – 93,044 miles
- 2012 – 89,933 miles
- 2011 – 85,312 miles
- 2009 – 77,932 miles
- 2008 – 62,637 miles
- 2007 – 55,741 miles
- 2005 – 46,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,166 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.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,166 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 103,166 miles
- Test number
- 327282588830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,728 miles (+1,127)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,728 miles
- Test number
- 675233615493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,601 miles (+646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 100,601 miles
- Test number
- 888291712053
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass99,955 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 99,955 miles
- Test number
- 711295828003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,946 miles (+1,467)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,946 miles
- Test number
- 279242785509
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass98,479 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,479 miles
- Test number
- 715254207526
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside power steering pipe insecure
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on suspension components
Fail98,478 miles (+880)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,478 miles
- Test number
- 619170404011
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside power steering pipe insecure
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on suspension components
Pass97,598 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 97,598 miles
- Test number
- 521670726482
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail97,597 miles (+490)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,597 miles
- Test number
- 178087020900
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass97,107 miles (+565)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 97,107 miles
- Test number
- 762842065844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,542 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 96,542 miles
- Test number
- 366727006094
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle surface rust on suspension and steering components
Fail96,532 miles (+21)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,532 miles
- Test number
- 629423893431
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle surface rust on suspension and steering components
Pass96,511 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 96,511 miles
- Test number
- 629533793793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,399 miles (+1,419)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 96,399 miles
- Test number
- 152153055621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 94,980 miles
- Test number
- 305897125017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,980 miles (+1,049)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,980 miles
- Test number
- 745017525031
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass93,931 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 93,931 miles
- Test number
- 408923504023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,931 miles (+887)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,931 miles
- Test number
- 219293404086
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,044 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 93,044 miles
- Test number
- 885281213059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,028 miles (+3,095)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,028 miles
- Test number
- 177560213011
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,933 miles (+4,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 89,933 miles
- Test number
- 787757602092
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,312 miles (+7,380)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 85,312 miles
- Test number
- 377192111022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,932 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 77,932 miles
- Test number
- 474290359342
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail77,932 miles (+7,825)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,932 miles
- Test number
- 764150359341
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass70,107 miles (+7,470)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 70,107 miles
- Test number
- 371022909003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 62,637 miles
- Test number
- 242018308066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,637 miles (+6,896)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,637 miles
- Test number
- 794968208069
- DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass55,741 miles (+8,836)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,741 miles
- Test number
- 263369307072
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
Pass46,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 46,905 miles
- Test number
- 212504665362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 SVW
- Does LB51 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 SVW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 SVW?
- The MOT on LB51 SVW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 SVW done?
- LB51 SVW was recorded at 103,166 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
- Has LB51 SVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 SVW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB51 SVW 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 SVW find?
- LB51 SVW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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