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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 LRUMOT history

LS51 LRU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

LS51 LRU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
76,073 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LRU was last recorded at 76,073 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,013 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,073 miles
  • 2021 – 75,013 miles
  • 2020 – 70,877 miles
  • 2019 – 66,587 miles
  • 2018 – 63,032 miles
  • 2017 – 61,082 miles
  • 2016 – 53,028 miles
  • 2015 – 45,757 miles
  • 2014 – 41,575 miles
  • 2013 – 39,054 miles
  • 2012 – 36,325 miles
  • 2011 – 33,830 miles
  • 2010 – 31,249 miles
  • 2009 – 28,758 miles
  • 2008 – 26,230 miles
  • 2007 – 23,892 miles
  • 2006 – 22,031 miles
  • 2005 – 19,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,073 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    499821622726
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass75,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,013 miles
    Test number
    740879557134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,013 miles (+4,136)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,013 miles
    Test number
    577049654546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f Tyre bald on inner edge.
  4. Pass70,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    199485139847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,872 miles (+4,285)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    713050312453
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass66,587 miles (+3,555)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    754879963468
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,032 miles (+1,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    723621270255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass61,082 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    803383586491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,028 miles (+7,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    375332928880
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 175/65/13t (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass45,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,757 miles
    Test number
    644421349410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,757 miles (+4,182)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,757 miles
    Test number
    948606008524
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass41,575 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    307408954213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,054 miles (+2,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,054 miles
    Test number
    379871263211
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass36,325 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    886032962259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass33,830 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    309178141284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,249 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    402663260212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,758 miles (+2,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,758 miles
    Test number
    911924159205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass26,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    321840068293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,230 miles (+2,338)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    862930268260
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass23,892 miles (+1,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    502073067239
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,031 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,031 miles
    Test number
    393184866242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,288 miles
    Test number
    964809065236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LRU

Does LS51 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 LRU expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LRU?
The MOT on LS51 LRU expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 LRU done?
LS51 LRU was recorded at 76,073 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has LS51 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LRU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 LRU 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 LS51 LRU find?
LS51 LRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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