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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LB51 WDWMOT history

LB51 WDW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,383 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WDW
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
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WDW was last recorded at 72,383 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,282 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,383 miles
  • 2024 – 70,282 miles
  • 2023 – 68,627 miles
  • 2022 – 66,811 miles
  • 2021 – 64,750 miles
  • 2020 – 62,812 miles
  • 2019 – 61,282 miles
  • 2018 – 58,902 miles
  • 2017 – 55,966 miles
  • 2016 – 52,925 miles
  • 2015 – 49,681 miles
  • 2014 – 46,375 miles
  • 2013 – 43,172 miles
  • 2012 – 40,269 miles
  • 2011 – 37,146 miles
  • 2010 – 33,193 miles
  • 2009 – 28,450 miles
  • 2008 – 24,011 miles
  • 2007 – 20,600 miles
  • 2006 – 17,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    439176171074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail72,383 miles (+2,101)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    560686074978
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,282 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    672733939988
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,627 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    526367498521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,811 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,811 miles
    Test number
    216300993205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,750 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    680842332798
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass62,812 miles (+1,530)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    856037357262
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass61,282 miles (+2,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    139609305336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass58,902 miles (+2,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    786782836180
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass55,966 miles (+3,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,966 miles
    Test number
    452323673775
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass52,925 miles (+3,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    726519819220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass49,681 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    707812984604
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass46,375 miles (+3,203)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    285207104377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass43,172 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    746383323351
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass40,269 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    685721222371
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  16. Fail40,269 miles (+3,123)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    675371722354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass37,146 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    258398821310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    273214330326
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate

  19. Fail33,193 miles (+4,743)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    444314230322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate

  20. Pass28,450 miles (+4,439)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,450 miles
    Test number
    741861839331
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust outer cover corroded

  21. Pass24,011 miles (+3,411)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    681152838389
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust outer cover corroded

  22. Pass20,600 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    821013537301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,342 miles
    Test number
    440155626496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 WDW

Does LB51 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 WDW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WDW?
The MOT on LB51 WDW is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 WDW done?
LB51 WDW was recorded at 72,383 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has LB51 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WDW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 WDW 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 WDW find?
LB51 WDW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres.

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