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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LR51 BWCMOT history

LR51 BWC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LR51 BWC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,635 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 BWC
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
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 BWC was last recorded at 75,635 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,621 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,014 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,635 miles
  • 2025 – 73,621 miles
  • 2024 – 73,457 miles
  • 2023 – 72,500 miles
  • 2022 – 71,769 miles
  • 2021 – 70,485 miles
  • 2020 – 69,378 miles
  • 2019 – 65,428 miles
  • 2018 – 62,483 miles
  • 2017 – 54,662 miles
  • 2016 – 45,865 miles
  • 2015 – 36,283 miles
  • 2014 – 24,847 miles
  • 2013 – 14,092 miles
  • 2011 – 13,654 miles
  • 2010 – 12,923 miles
  • 2009 – 12,232 miles
  • 2008 – 11,605 miles
  • 2007 – 10,924 miles
  • 2006 – 10,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,635 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,635 miles (+2,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    197061554817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,621 miles (+164)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,621 miles
    Test number
    163773189335
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing uneven & slightly out of shape,on 2.6mm in one place (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,457 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    486336954084
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,457 miles (+957)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    380270146847
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box & pipe corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,500 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    395241210205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail72,500 miles (+731)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    296166729307
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure inner lens not fixed (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade slightly split on ends (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass71,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    212186037705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail71,769 miles (+1,284)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    632735550534
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass70,485 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    237409593572
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,484 miles (+1,106)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    608153627211
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    419343024945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail69,378 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    724842098396
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,428 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    730817608134
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses poor condition

  14. Pass62,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    587542245039
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses poor condition

  15. Fail62,483 miles (+7,821)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    977952361199
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses poor condition

  16. Pass54,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,662 miles
    Test number
    879491138709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,662 miles (+8,797)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,662 miles
    Test number
    268474802416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass45,865 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    716356918862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,283 miles (+11,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    127781065094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,847 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    138605964488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass24,847 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    869345964093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,092 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,092 miles
    Test number
    357657963027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,654 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,654 miles
    Test number
    518310241036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,923 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    552207140099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,232 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,232 miles
    Test number
    990660549077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,605 miles
    Test number
    133483448413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,605 miles (+681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,605 miles
    Test number
    140563748486
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Fail10,924 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    103672167007
    • Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass10,924 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    331612067090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,472 miles
    Test number
    214021756299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR51 BWC

Does LR51 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 BWC is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 BWC?
The MOT on LR51 BWC is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 BWC done?
LR51 BWC was recorded at 75,635 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has LR51 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 BWC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR51 BWC 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 LR51 BWC find?
LR51 BWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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