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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LL51 OSOMOT history

LL51 OSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL51 OSO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,676 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OSO
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
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OSO was last recorded at 137,676 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,205 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,471 miles
Average per year
5,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,676 miles
  • 2025 – 132,205 miles
  • 2024 – 127,314 miles
  • 2023 – 123,040 miles
  • 2020 – 121,275 miles
  • 2019 – 115,416 miles
  • 2018 – 109,136 miles
  • 2017 – 101,685 miles
  • 2016 – 95,462 miles
  • 2015 – 88,949 miles
  • 2014 – 82,628 miles
  • 2013 – 76,645 miles
  • 2012 – 69,076 miles
  • 2011 – 61,226 miles
  • 2010 – 55,117 miles
  • 2009 – 49,367 miles
  • 2008 – 42,268 miles
  • 2007 – 35,468 miles
  • 2006 – 28,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    617243294482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,676 miles (+5,471)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    205587816949
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,205 miles (+4,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,205 miles
    Test number
    686604058788
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,314 miles (+4,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    416724231211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,040 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    287489771315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  6. Pass121,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    279973006959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,274 miles (+5,858)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,274 miles
    Test number
    736333006421
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,416 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    211453725095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    555062055478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,135 miles (+7,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    516866974064
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass101,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    644534785451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,684 miles (+6,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    372149675279
    • FailureNearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass95,462 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,462 miles
    Test number
    861077575260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,949 miles (+6,321)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    565249315073
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass82,628 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    595361624067
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail82,613 miles (+5,968)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    429237014071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassanger wiper split

  17. Pass76,645 miles (+7,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    577498813037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,076 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,076 miles
    Test number
    705458212062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  19. Fail61,226 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    235609511079
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,226 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    956349611057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass55,117 miles (+5,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    104939110400
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass49,367 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    121861129454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,268 miles
    Test number
    991867818041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,268 miles (+6,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,268 miles
    Test number
    403067218056
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass35,468 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,468 miles
    Test number
    101299417417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,880 miles
    Test number
    633393416060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 OSO

Does LL51 OSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OSO is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OSO?
The MOT on LL51 OSO is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 OSO done?
LL51 OSO was recorded at 137,676 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,252 miles a year.
Has LL51 OSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OSO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 OSO 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 LL51 OSO find?
LL51 OSO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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