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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LR51 BCOMOT history

LR51 BCO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 19,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

LR51 BCO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
19,721 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 BCO
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
7 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 BCO was last recorded at 19,721 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2007: 4,788 miles, lower than 6,377 miles on 8 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,365 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 19,721 miles
  • 2022 – 19,365 miles
  • 2021 – 19,069 miles
  • 2020 – 18,733 miles
  • 2019 – 18,233 miles
  • 2018 – 17,481 miles
  • 2017 – 16,585 miles
  • 2016 – 15,529 miles
  • 2015 – 14,437 miles
  • 2014 – 13,289 miles
  • 2013 – 12,140 miles
  • 2012 – 10,949 miles
  • 2011 – 9,698 miles
  • 2010 – 8,599 miles
  • 2009 – 7,383 miles
  • 2008 – 6,027 miles
  • 2007 – 4,788 miles
  • 2006 – 6,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,721 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,721 miles
    Test number
    314747847869
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail19,721 miles (+356)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,721 miles
    Test number
    930135260889
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass19,365 miles (+296)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,365 miles
    Test number
    324538452824
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass19,069 miles (+336)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    272707346349
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass18,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,733 miles
    Test number
    288969068857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail18,731 miles (+498)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    787502053737
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass18,233 miles (+752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,233 miles
    Test number
    834680682379
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  8. Pass17,481 miles (+896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    819015031039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  9. Pass16,585 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,585 miles
    Test number
    513628634145
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass15,529 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,529 miles
    Test number
    701934924867
    • AdvisoryOil leak very slight
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass14,437 miles (+1,148)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    14,437 miles
    Test number
    739067795113
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracked and perishing
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteAdvise wipers juddering
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass13,289 miles (+1,149)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,289 miles
    Test number
    275936094410
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass12,140 miles (+1,191)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,140 miles
    Test number
    827053603264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass10,949 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,949 miles
    Test number
    526295402294
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass9,698 miles (+1,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,698 miles
    Test number
    465226101267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass8,599 miles (+1,216)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,599 miles
    Test number
    990083000227
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass7,383 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    7,383 miles
    Test number
    451866519250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,027 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    6,027 miles
    Test number
    822038818260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,788 miles (-1,589)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,788 miles
    Test number
    651828417239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,377 miles
    Test number
    224650026278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR51 BCO

Does LR51 BCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR51 BCO expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR51 BCO?
The MOT on LR51 BCO expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR51 BCO done?
LR51 BCO was recorded at 19,721 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 790 miles a year.
Has LR51 BCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 BCO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR51 BCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR51 BCO find?
LR51 BCO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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