
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
Pass75,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,013 miles
- Test number
- 740879557134
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass70,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,877 miles
- Test number
- 199485139847
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass61,082 miles (+8,054)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 61,082 miles
- Test number
- 803383586491
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 45,757 miles
- Test number
- 644421349410
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,575 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,575 miles
- Test number
- 307408954213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,054 miles (+2,729)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 39,054 miles
- Test number
- 379871263211
- NoteOil leak
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)
Pass33,830 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,830 miles
- Test number
- 309178141284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,249 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,249 miles
- Test number
- 402663260212
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass26,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,230 miles
- Test number
- 321840068293
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass22,031 miles (+2,743)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,031 miles
- Test number
- 393184866242
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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