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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

LU51 HUMMOT history

LU51 HUM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 54,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LU51 HUM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,287 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 HUM
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
14 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 HUM was last recorded at 54,287 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,292 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
3,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,287 miles
  • 2025 – 53,292 miles
  • 2024 – 52,729 miles
  • 2023 – 50,325 miles
  • 2022 – 44,612 miles
  • 2021 – 40,182 miles
  • 2019 – 34,858 miles
  • 2018 – 30,505 miles
  • 2017 – 23,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear wiper blade defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,287 miles (+995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    739811422874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high

  2. Pass53,292 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    498914446582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  3. Pass52,729 miles (+2,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    615240268097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  4. Pass50,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    346865336613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail50,325 miles (+5,713)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    437109293163
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,612 miles (+4,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    159244365423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass40,182 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    442179238499
    • 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))

  8. Pass34,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    991643206646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,858 miles (+4,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    384920058801
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass30,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    827561018383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,505 miles (+6,878)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    989228129929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged STEEL CORD SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass23,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,627 miles
    Test number
    234720441191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 HUM

Does LU51 HUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 HUM is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 HUM?
The MOT on LU51 HUM is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 HUM done?
LU51 HUM was recorded at 54,287 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,433 miles a year.
Has LU51 HUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 HUM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LU51 HUM 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 HUM find?
LU51 HUM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear service brake binding but not excessively both, and 1 more.

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