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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LL51 TVZMOT history

LL51 TVZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

LL51 TVZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,845 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 TVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 TVZ was last recorded at 119,845 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 3,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,173 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,672 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,845 miles
  • 2024 – 116,173 miles
  • 2023 – 112,031 miles
  • 2022 – 108,349 miles
  • 2021 – 106,332 miles
  • 2020 – 105,039 miles
  • 2019 – 102,873 miles
  • 2018 – 99,704 miles
  • 2017 – 97,138 miles
  • 2016 – 94,859 miles
  • 2015 – 92,679 miles
  • 2014 – 89,606 miles
  • 2013 – 84,994 miles
  • 2012 – 80,705 miles
  • 2011 – 75,524 miles
  • 2010 – 66,944 miles
  • 2009 – 58,944 miles
  • 2008 – 51,517 miles
  • 2007 – 44,367 miles
  • 2006 – 37,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,845 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE management light on
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished between tread
  • AdvisoryOffside front sub-frame heavily corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,845 miles (+3,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    173337594804
    • AdvisoryENGINE management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front sub-frame heavily corroded

  2. Pass116,173 miles (+4,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,173 miles
    Test number
    465332459258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished between tread

  3. Pass112,031 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    824193756722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,349 miles
    Test number
    529873365639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,349 miles (+2,017)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,349 miles
    Test number
    209731665823
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,332 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    130227103531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    343445547876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,039 miles (+2,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    157040449677
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass102,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    269538162884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,858 miles (+3,154)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,858 miles
    Test number
    652727329933
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,704 miles (+2,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    596277618269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass97,138 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    188177035866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    402564628285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,859 miles (+2,180)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    600028707239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    857188475001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,667 miles (+3,061)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    687808275065
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass89,606 miles (+4,612)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,606 miles
    Test number
    199731744065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S HEADLAMP LENS DULLED
    • NotePERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

  18. Fail84,994 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    407615233014
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,994 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    618555833080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,705 miles (+5,181)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    627002542077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

  21. Pass75,524 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    837243451063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,944 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    313398850033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,733 miles (+7,789)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    492870850021
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail58,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    283061939072
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass58,944 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    380931339036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,517 miles (+7,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    692484748080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass44,367 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    102480627048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    100590026030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 TVZ

Does LL51 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 TVZ expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 TVZ?
The MOT on LL51 TVZ expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 TVZ done?
LL51 TVZ was recorded at 119,845 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has LL51 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 TVZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 TVZ 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 TVZ find?
LL51 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: engine management light on; nearside rear tyre heavily perished between tread; offside front sub-frame heavily corroded.

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