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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 TLZMOT history

LS51 TLZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

LS51 TLZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
66,496 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TLZ
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
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TLZ was last recorded at 66,496 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,493 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,496 miles
  • 2023 – 58,662 miles
  • 2022 – 57,833 miles
  • 2021 – 51,517 miles
  • 2020 – 50,156 miles
  • 2019 – 47,214 miles
  • 2018 – 42,934 miles
  • 2017 – 35,734 miles
  • 2016 – 31,342 miles
  • 2015 – 28,418 miles
  • 2014 – 25,656 miles
  • 2013 – 22,640 miles
  • 2012 – 19,627 miles
  • 2011 – 17,648 miles
  • 2010 – 15,835 miles
  • 2009 – 13,974 miles
  • 2008 – 11,636 miles
  • 2007 – 9,556 miles
  • 2006 – 7,867 miles
  • 2005 – 6,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Both rear tyres are cracking on inner walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    664123697259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,496 miles (+3)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    702692410120
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,493 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    164453343762
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass58,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    812956194340
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking on inner walls

  5. Fail58,662 miles (+829)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    576375193084
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking on inner walls

  6. Pass57,833 miles (+6,316)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,833 miles
    Test number
    545279003935
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryPossible slight blow from front exhaust system

  7. Pass51,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    116881650707
    • 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))

  8. Fail51,517 miles (+1,361)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    157453510683
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

  9. Pass50,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    993053283611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail50,156 miles (+2,942)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    409533845959
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,214 miles
    Test number
    914862498786
    • 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))

  12. Fail47,213 miles (+4,279)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    653267936250
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass42,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    296328039130
    • 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))

  14. Fail42,934 miles (+7,200)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    945695388519
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

  15. Pass35,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    841693181298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail35,734 miles (+4,392)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    205970105216
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass31,342 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,342 miles
    Test number
    451920279108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    141348362857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,418 miles (+2,762)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    404224257640
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass25,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    527364184268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,656 miles (+3,016)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    617674284250
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass22,640 miles (+3,013)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    139935783202
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

  23. Pass19,627 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    198147282286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,648 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,648 miles
    Test number
    438648681279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,835 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,835 miles
    Test number
    614131780229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,974 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    221225689218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,636 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,636 miles
    Test number
    170867188260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,556 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,556 miles
    Test number
    533015487224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,867 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,867 miles
    Test number
    174466186218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass6,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    6,438 miles
    Test number
    544778685246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TLZ

Does LS51 TLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 TLZ expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TLZ?
The MOT on LS51 TLZ expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 TLZ done?
LS51 TLZ was recorded at 66,496 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 3,082 miles a year.
Has LS51 TLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TLZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 TLZ 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 TLZ find?
LS51 TLZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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