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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

LB51 TAVMOT history

LB51 TAV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 69,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,667 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 TAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 TAV was last recorded at 69,667 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,780 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,887 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,667 miles
  • 2025 – 65,780 miles
  • 2024 – 61,717 miles
  • 2023 – 59,051 miles
  • 2022 – 58,047 miles
  • 2021 – 54,894 miles
  • 2020 – 52,959 miles
  • 2018 – 50,981 miles
  • 2017 – 49,567 miles
  • 2016 – 48,349 miles
  • 2015 – 46,702 miles
  • 2014 – 44,823 miles
  • 2013 – 43,336 miles
  • 2012 – 42,055 miles
  • 2011 – 40,081 miles
  • 2010 – 37,985 miles
  • 2009 – 35,682 miles
  • 2008 – 33,446 miles
  • 2007 – 30,523 miles
  • 2006 – 27,162 miles
  • 2005 – 23,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth/down to cushion rubber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    610713703022
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail69,667 miles (+3,887)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    417847466915
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass65,780 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    793923189092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,717 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    962011909058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,051 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    536966856299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    193298732055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth/down to cushion rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail58,047 miles (+3,153)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    332745108463
    • 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 Rear Position lamp not working came on when tail gate shut (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth/down to cushion rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass54,894 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,894 miles
    Test number
    100186788232
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail54,893 miles (+1,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    714835050380
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer c v boots insecure...... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass52,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    654844259885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,958 miles (+1,977)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    154009891896
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    695095455121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,979 miles (+1,412)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    677859892041
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  14. Pass49,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    792160303153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,567 miles (+1,218)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    167986984550
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass48,349 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    541111129115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,324 miles (+1,622)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    308534160190
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass46,702 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    539766758701
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking

  19. Fail46,660 miles (+1,837)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    572750324243
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking

  20. Pass44,823 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    155904524397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,336 miles (+1,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    666152123307
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass42,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    476301822496
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  23. Fail42,055 miles (+1,974)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    256761422300
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  24. Pass40,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,081 miles
    Test number
    407312321423
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  25. Fail40,081 miles (+2,096)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,081 miles
    Test number
    326082221314
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  26. Pass37,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    191077020313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,985 miles (+2,303)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    260967120317
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  28. Pass35,682 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,682 miles
    Test number
    381132829322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,446 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    194108518397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,523 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    121820627328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass27,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,162 miles
    Test number
    600056226342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail27,162 miles (+3,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,162 miles
    Test number
    624935526307
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  33. Pass23,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,720 miles
    Test number
    462153125438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 TAV

Does LB51 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 TAV is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 TAV?
The MOT on LB51 TAV is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 TAV done?
LB51 TAV was recorded at 69,667 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has LB51 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 TAV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 TAV 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 TAV find?
LB51 TAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front..

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