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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

LU51 GBNMOT history

LU51 GBN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LU51 GBN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,451 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 GBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 GBN was last recorded at 94,451 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,270 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,181 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,451 miles
  • 2025 – 85,270 miles
  • 2024 – 84,807 miles
  • 2023 – 76,924 miles
  • 2022 – 68,471 miles
  • 2021 – 55,383 miles
  • 2020 – 45,678 miles
  • 2019 – 35,259 miles
  • 2018 – 28,179 miles
  • 2017 – 21,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,451 miles (+9,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    147441848654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,270 miles (+463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    809674416346
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust coated with exhaust paste
  3. Pass84,807 miles (+7,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    336283660470
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At nearside front wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass76,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    181760315918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,923 miles (+8,452)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    697031068352
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass68,471 miles (+13,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    384413908969
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,383 miles (+9,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    664161124302
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass45,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    991065101239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,678 miles (+10,419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    208762874459
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass35,259 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    201902521569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,179 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    587558444358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    192198264817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 GBN

Does LU51 GBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 GBN is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 GBN?
The MOT on LU51 GBN is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 GBN done?
LU51 GBN was recorded at 94,451 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has LU51 GBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 GBN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LU51 GBN 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 LU51 GBN find?
LU51 GBN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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