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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 LRVMOT history

LS51 LRV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LS51 LRV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,588 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LRV
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
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LRV was last recorded at 115,588 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,527 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,588 miles
  • 2023 – 115,527 miles
  • 2022 – 115,287 miles
  • 2020 – 114,825 miles
  • 2019 – 114,449 miles
  • 2018 – 113,619 miles
  • 2017 – 113,083 miles
  • 2016 – 112,733 miles
  • 2015 – 111,908 miles
  • 2014 – 110,255 miles
  • 2013 – 109,071 miles
  • 2012 – 106,888 miles
  • 2011 – 103,278 miles
  • 2010 – 95,992 miles
  • 2009 – 87,657 miles
  • 2008 – 79,642 miles
  • 2007 – 70,918 miles
  • 2006 – 61,706 miles
  • 2005 – 50,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,588 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,588 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    125452150708
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    536223070273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail115,527 miles (+240)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    678182458355
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,287 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,287 miles
    Test number
    138953010905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating

  5. Pass114,825 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    716795103951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass114,449 miles (+830)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    530290714555
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from center joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's

  7. Pass113,619 miles (+536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,619 miles
    Test number
    771823107402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad worn the most (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks lipped slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak around sump pan area
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating

  8. Pass113,083 miles (+350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    863365697823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake is grabbing
    • AdvisoryAir box breather pipe not connected
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area's

  9. Pass112,733 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    429350940118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine breather not attached (from air box)

  10. Pass111,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,908 miles
    Test number
    820347526605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade has small tear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel has slight bind from brakes

  11. Fail111,908 miles (+1,653)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,908 miles
    Test number
    140701077959
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade has small tear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel has slight bind from brakes

  12. Pass110,255 miles (+1,184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    357364974208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass109,071 miles (+20)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    168160683298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOff side wiper blade deteriating

  14. Fail109,051 miles (+2,163)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    918576273282
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine oil topped up before test
    • NoteFront and rear near side brakes have slght bind
    • NoteOff side wiper blade deteriating

  15. Pass106,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    337227472296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront pipe flexi section slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail106,888 miles (+3,610)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    916127972215
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront pipe flexi section slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass103,278 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    898902071299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,992 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    234128870296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil very low
    • NoteFront disc's lipped on inner edge, pads look good
    • NoteMisting of oil around engine

  19. Pass95,992 miles (+8,335)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    331208170438
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil very low
    • NoteFront disc's lipped on inner edge, pads look good
    • NoteMisting of oil around engine

  20. Pass87,657 miles (+8,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    350065489482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass79,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    723824578273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail79,642 miles (+8,724)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    790864578228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    310291077402
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail70,918 miles (+9,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    433451777205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,706 miles (+10,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    721105366223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    662775355228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LRV

Does LS51 LRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 LRV expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LRV?
The MOT on LS51 LRV expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 LRV done?
LS51 LRV was recorded at 115,588 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has LS51 LRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LRV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 LRV 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 LRV find?
LS51 LRV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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