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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LB51 TCJMOT history

LB51 TCJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2022
Mileage
76,055 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 TCJ
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
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 TCJ was last recorded at 76,055 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 4,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,951 miles · 26 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,104 miles
Average per year
3,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,055 miles
  • 2021 – 71,951 miles
  • 2020 – 70,211 miles
  • 2019 – 64,452 miles
  • 2018 – 59,314 miles
  • 2017 – 55,290 miles
  • 2016 – 48,359 miles
  • 2015 – 42,518 miles
  • 2014 – 38,594 miles
  • 2013 – 34,759 miles
  • 2012 – 31,720 miles
  • 2011 – 28,441 miles
  • 2010 – 28,147 miles
  • 2009 – 27,303 miles
  • 2008 – 26,615 miles
  • 2007 – 23,532 miles
  • 2006 – 21,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,055 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Eml

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,055 miles (+4,104)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    204235451376
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass71,951 miles (+1,740)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,951 miles
    Test number
    179928705662
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,211 miles (+5,759)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,211 miles
    Test number
    653490785010
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass64,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    833530777537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Fail64,452 miles (+5,138)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    154776003931
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  6. Pass59,314 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    875616670592
    • AdvisoryEml
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  7. Fail59,241 miles (+3,951)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,241 miles
    Test number
    473265389120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure broken inside (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure broken inside (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour yellow (1.7.6)
    • AdvisoryEml
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  8. Pass55,290 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    162259192115
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting

  9. Pass48,359 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,359 miles
    Test number
    677531068791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail48,353 miles (+5,835)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    144606005602
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass42,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    995136425048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,518 miles (+3,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    898816825003
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass38,594 miles (+3,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,594 miles
    Test number
    868786104028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass34,759 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    759861163035
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass31,720 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,720 miles
    Test number
    668918552017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,441 miles (+294)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    956752461065
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  17. Pass28,147 miles (+844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    463976050046
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.

  18. Pass27,303 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    551382169031
    • NoteHandbrake high

  19. Fail27,303 miles (+688)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    493001269055
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  20. Pass26,615 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    284105218368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,532 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    590609697258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,043 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    291345106320
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition.

  23. Pass21,043 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    403055606384
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition.

Questions about LB51 TCJ

Does LB51 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 TCJ expired on 25 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 TCJ?
The MOT on LB51 TCJ expired on 25 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 TCJ done?
LB51 TCJ was recorded at 76,055 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 3,616 miles a year.
Has LB51 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 TCJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
LB51 TCJ failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 6 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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