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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LL51 VSZMOT history

LL51 VSZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LL51 VSZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,465 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 VSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 VSZ was last recorded at 57,465 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 3,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,980 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,485 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,465 miles
  • 2024 – 53,980 miles
  • 2023 – 53,288 miles
  • 2022 – 52,787 miles
  • 2021 – 52,074 miles
  • 2020 – 51,295 miles
  • 2019 – 50,345 miles
  • 2018 – 49,022 miles
  • 2017 – 47,398 miles
  • 2016 – 45,883 miles
  • 2015 – 44,421 miles
  • 2014 – 42,279 miles
  • 2013 – 40,183 miles
  • 2012 – 37,883 miles
  • 2011 – 35,634 miles
  • 2010 – 32,735 miles
  • 2009 – 30,217 miles
  • 2008 – 26,866 miles
  • 2007 – 23,550 miles
  • 2006 – 20,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,465 miles (+3,485)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    616164539722
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,980 miles (+692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    974273875400
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps hazy
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    531868101232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,288 miles (+501)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    518537169995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,787 miles (+713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    263074075411
    • Advisory*** Offside front outer brake pad low ***
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge wearing

  6. Pass52,074 miles (+779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    652735990721
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low @ 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge worn 175/65/13
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  7. Pass51,295 miles (+950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    495162623170
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    505760698383
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail50,345 miles (+1,323)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    243025514666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 175/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass49,022 miles (+1,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    138500194344
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper judder
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass47,398 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    656557652883
    • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering

  12. Pass45,883 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    583652476673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,421 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,421 miles
    Test number
    911999011787
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazey

  14. Pass42,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    947801524347
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on edges

  15. Fail42,279 miles (+2,096)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    157051224371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on edges

  16. Pass40,183 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    806357213322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,883 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    938140522358
    • NoteAeriel missing
    • NoteNearside front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside wiper blade splitting
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail37,883 miles (+2,249)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    817880322380
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAeriel missing
    • NoteNearside front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside wiper blade splitting
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass35,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    446683141487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,634 miles (+2,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    497123741440
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass32,735 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,735 miles
    Test number
    682869110328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,217 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    462057839444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,866 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    312753548341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,550 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    820855447393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,943 miles
    Test number
    393973336392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 VSZ

Does LL51 VSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 VSZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 VSZ?
The MOT on LL51 VSZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 VSZ done?
LL51 VSZ was recorded at 57,465 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has LL51 VSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 VSZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 VSZ 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 VSZ find?
LL51 VSZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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