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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 TOVMOT history

LS51 TOV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LS51 TOV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,063 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TOV
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
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TOV was last recorded at 57,063 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2020: 43,788 miles, lower than 415,119 miles on 27 Aug 2019.

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
55,514 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,549 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,063 miles
  • 2025 – 55,514 miles
  • 2024 – 54,266 miles
  • 2023 – 50,404 miles
  • 2022 – 49,019 miles
  • 2021 – 47,348 miles
  • 2020 – 43,788 miles
  • 2019 – 415,119 miles
  • 2018 – 39,252 miles
  • 2017 – 38,038 miles
  • 2016 – 36,986 miles
  • 2015 – 35,978 miles
  • 2014 – 34,506 miles
  • 2013 – 32,178 miles
  • 2012 – 30,055 miles
  • 2011 – 28,230 miles
  • 2010 – 26,281 miles
  • 2009 – 23,745 miles
  • 2008 – 21,392 miles
  • 2007 – 17,959 miles
  • 2006 – 14,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,063 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    772901843580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,514 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    612199867678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,266 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    813136598927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,404 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    389972214649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,019 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,019 miles
    Test number
    432788576792
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades smearing.

  6. Pass47,348 miles (+3,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    983414548774
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass43,788 miles (-371,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    349658522538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass415,119 miles (+375,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    415,119 miles
    Test number
    583215265937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass39,252 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    401087556576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    888916552996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,038 miles (+1,052)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    268320157738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  12. Pass36,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    448787346373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,986 miles (+1,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    334235575230
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass35,978 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,978 miles
    Test number
    310108233559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass34,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    958081394207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,506 miles (+2,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    239351194256
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass32,178 miles (+2,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    189054673209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,055 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,055 miles
    Test number
    475498272224
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail28,230 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    277399571271
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,230 miles (+1,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    319789271496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,281 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    354880380267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    982645299299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,745 miles (+2,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    283945699287
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass21,392 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    452592008379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,959 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    280765797210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,604 miles
    Test number
    623510106374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TOV

Does LS51 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TOV is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TOV?
The MOT on LS51 TOV is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TOV done?
LS51 TOV was recorded at 57,063 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has LS51 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TOV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LS51 TOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 TOV find?
LS51 TOV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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