Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
LB51 YGNMOT history
LB51 YGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 57,091 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 YGN
- 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
- 17 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 YGN was last recorded at 57,091 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,387 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 704 miles
- Average per year
- 2,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,091 miles
- 2025 – 56,387 miles
- 2024 – 53,063 miles
- 2023 – 51,119 miles
- 2022 – 49,627 miles
- 2021 – 48,316 miles
- 2020 – 47,208 miles
- 2019 – 46,846 miles
- 2018 – 46,149 miles
- 2017 – 43,367 miles
- 2016 – 38,329 miles
- 2015 – 35,752 miles
- 2014 – 29,674 miles
- 2013 – 26,390 miles
- 2012 – 22,745 miles
- 2010 – 20,817 miles
- 2009 – 19,240 miles
- 2007 – 16,644 miles
- 2006 – 14,260 miles
- 2005 – 11,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,091 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 57,091 miles
- Test number
- 871992083878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail57,091 miles (+704)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,091 miles
- Test number
- 101254962082
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass56,387 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,387 miles
- Test number
- 817241940824
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail56,387 miles (+3,324)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,387 miles
- Test number
- 567743911788
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,063 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 53,063 miles
- Test number
- 807694368900
- AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,119 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 51,119 miles
- Test number
- 998109482840
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail51,117 miles (+1,490)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,117 miles
- Test number
- 860721697709
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,627 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 49,627 miles
- Test number
- 716630946017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,316 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 48,316 miles
- Test number
- 636968440929
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail48,316 miles (+1,108)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,316 miles
- Test number
- 649092924986
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,208 miles (+362)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 47,208 miles
- Test number
- 222659322535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SLIGHTLY (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,846 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,846 miles
- Test number
- 511590972975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,149 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,149 miles
- Test number
- 830053678846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,148 miles (+2,781)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,148 miles
- Test number
- 318116045559
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,367 miles (+5,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,367 miles
- Test number
- 945836483408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,329 miles (+2,577)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,329 miles
- Test number
- 187670969393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,752 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,752 miles
- Test number
- 909282365035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,674 miles (+3,284)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 29,674 miles
- Test number
- 417968554001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,390 miles
- Test number
- 999227653051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,389 miles (+3,644)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,389 miles
- Test number
- 987567653088
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass22,745 miles (+1,928)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,745 miles
- Test number
- 278443162087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,817 miles (+765)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 20,817 miles
- Test number
- 393276950327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,052 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 20,052 miles
- Test number
- 164886000050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,240 miles
- Test number
- 621732919091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,240 miles (+2,596)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,240 miles
- Test number
- 704792319004
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass16,644 miles (+2,384)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 16,644 miles
- Test number
- 470735947363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,260 miles (+2,447)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 14,260 miles
- Test number
- 774356446345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 11,813 miles
- Test number
- 871233545378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 YGN
- Does LB51 YGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YGN is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 YGN?
- The MOT on LB51 YGN is valid until 15 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 YGN done?
- LB51 YGN was recorded at 57,091 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
- Has LB51 YGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 YGN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 YGN 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 YGN find?
- LB51 YGN passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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