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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 LREMOT history

LS51 LRE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

LS51 LRE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
79,342 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LRE was last recorded at 79,342 miles on 12 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2022: 79,342 miles, lower than 81,584 miles on 16 Nov 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,584 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Average per year
2,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,342 miles
  • 2021 – 81,584 miles
  • 2020 – 77,533 miles
  • 2019 – 76,052 miles
  • 2018 – 72,721 miles
  • 2017 – 72,140 miles
  • 2016 – 71,693 miles
  • 2015 – 70,865 miles
  • 2014 – 69,961 miles
  • 2013 – 68,758 miles
  • 2012 – 67,710 miles
  • 2011 – 66,534 miles
  • 2010 – 58,457 miles
  • 2009 – 56,331 miles
  • 2007 – 50,827 miles
  • 2006 – 45,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,342 miles (-2,242)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    793403997166
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,584 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    724878566939
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail81,584 miles (+4,051)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    450719614476
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass77,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,533 miles
    Test number
    623305511563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,533 miles (+1,481)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,533 miles
    Test number
    236719945402
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryH/lamps deteriorated

  6. Pass76,052 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    731477854952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,721 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    267702710682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    649414504289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,140 miles (+447)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    634771160555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass71,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    955349506123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,693 miles (+828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    935278942836
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass70,865 miles (+904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    746516575028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE HEAD LAMPS GLASS DETERIORATED, POOR BEAM PATTERN AND CUT OFF.ADVISE NEW LAMPS A.S.A.P.

  13. Pass69,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    115317794019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,961 miles (+1,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    319187794030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass68,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    389738693060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail68,747 miles (+1,037)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,747 miles
    Test number
    506648593011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,710 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    885480492075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    786123001161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail66,534 miles (+8,077)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    327682901190
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,457 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,457 miles
    Test number
    163787980102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,453 miles (+2,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,453 miles
    Test number
    550881480168
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass56,331 miles (+5,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,331 miles
    Test number
    531489529213
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass50,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    424684817211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,827 miles (+5,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    723223817256
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Pass45,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    911959616351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LRE

Does LS51 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 LRE expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LRE?
The MOT on LS51 LRE expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 LRE done?
LS51 LRE was recorded at 79,342 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 2,131 miles a year.
Has LS51 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LRE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 LRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 LRE find?
LS51 LRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak, and 6 more.

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