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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LV51 FHDMOT history

LV51 FHD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

LV51 FHD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
45,665 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV51 FHD
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
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV51 FHD was last recorded at 45,665 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,044 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
621 miles
Average per year
1,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,665 miles
  • 2021 – 45,044 miles
  • 2020 – 44,397 miles
  • 2019 – 43,441 miles
  • 2018 – 42,882 miles
  • 2017 – 42,275 miles
  • 2016 – 41,490 miles
  • 2015 – 39,810 miles
  • 2013 – 38,297 miles
  • 2012 – 36,312 miles
  • 2011 – 34,177 miles
  • 2010 – 32,303 miles
  • 2009 – 29,050 miles
  • 2008 – 25,165 miles
  • 2007 – 18,668 miles
  • 2006 – 15,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,665 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    831885783632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass45,044 miles (+647)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    884078918616
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass44,397 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    598841057034
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail44,397 miles (+956)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    339190311992
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass43,441 miles (+559)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    220552023296
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,882 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    819563568342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail42,881 miles (+606)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    203890050342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass42,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    978620482150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail42,275 miles (+785)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    258126205724
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass41,490 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,490 miles
    Test number
    406848783754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAlignment

  11. Fail41,489 miles (+1,679)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    817872767692
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAlignment

  12. Pass39,810 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    376462015156
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edge 17565/13

  13. Fail39,810 miles (+1,513)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    895932715122
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edge 17565/13

  14. Pass38,297 miles (+1,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    286799123364
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass36,312 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,312 miles
    Test number
    678294932372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail36,297 miles (+2,120)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,297 miles
    Test number
    617591832345
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,177 miles (+1,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    599693531312
    • NoteNearside screen washer does not work.

  18. Pass32,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    254776120361
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing signs of side wall cracking old age

  19. Fail32,303 miles (+3,253)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    903576720375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing signs of side wall cracking old age

  20. Pass29,050 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    531289829359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,038 miles (+3,873)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,038 miles
    Test number
    480308629477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,165 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    674052438371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,668 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,668 miles
    Test number
    531607847229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    413923746281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LV51 FHD

Does LV51 FHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LV51 FHD expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LV51 FHD?
The MOT on LV51 FHD expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LV51 FHD done?
LV51 FHD was recorded at 45,665 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 1,876 miles a year.
Has LV51 FHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV51 FHD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LV51 FHD 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 LV51 FHD find?
LV51 FHD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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