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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 UEBMOT history

LS51 UEB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS51 UEB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,170 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UEB
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
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UEB was last recorded at 100,170 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,421 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
749 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,170 miles
  • 2025 – 99,421 miles
  • 2024 – 81,948 miles
  • 2022 – 77,876 miles
  • 2021 – 72,362 miles
  • 2020 – 69,302 miles
  • 2019 – 66,701 miles
  • 2018 – 63,489 miles
  • 2017 – 61,119 miles
  • 2016 – 59,567 miles
  • 2015 – 57,834 miles
  • 2014 – 54,649 miles
  • 2013 – 51,121 miles
  • 2012 – 47,626 miles
  • 2011 – 45,059 miles
  • 2010 – 40,134 miles
  • 2009 – 32,980 miles
  • 2008 – 28,895 miles
  • 2007 – 25,212 miles
  • 2006 – 21,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,170 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERALISED UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,170 miles (+749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    247843860662
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERALISED UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,421 miles (+3)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,421 miles
    Test number
    151664908549
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Top tint (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail99,418 miles (+17,470)2 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    649844638273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass81,948 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    870834576109
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel rim outer edge damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,948 miles (+4,072)6 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    338070975248
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel rim outer edge damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,876 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    245432600598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,362 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    719280656462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    468815613220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,302 miles (+2,601)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    960895217670
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,701 miles (+3,212)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    882663899894
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,489 miles (+2,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    764315025720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,119 miles (+1,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    993679385274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,567 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,567 miles
    Test number
    420689970078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,834 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    599914317886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail54,649 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    328358904378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,649 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    538378104388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,121 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    447195303398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,626 miles (+2,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    956889592298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,059 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    607023891235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass40,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    164332020337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail40,134 miles (+7,154)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    333492920368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  22. Pass32,980 miles (+4,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    541336289289
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass28,895 miles (+3,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,895 miles
    Test number
    903303788221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,212 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,212 miles
    Test number
    354575987270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass21,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,266 miles
    Test number
    193361596254
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges,rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Questions about LS51 UEB

Does LS51 UEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 UEB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UEB?
The MOT on LS51 UEB is valid until 3 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 UEB done?
LS51 UEB was recorded at 100,170 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has LS51 UEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UEB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 UEB 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 UEB find?
LS51 UEB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perished; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generalised underbody corrosion; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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