Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
L5 SBYMOT history
L5 SBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 76,813 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 15 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SBY was last recorded at 76,813 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 5,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,131 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,682 miles
- Average per year
- 5,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,813 miles
- 2025 – 71,131 miles
- 2024 – 66,323 miles
- 2023 – 62,638 miles
- 2022 – 58,122 miles
- 2021 – 53,619 miles
- 2020 – 52,195 miles
- 2019 – 40,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet has to be closed with force to latch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 215/40/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,813 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 76,813 miles
- Test number
- 127555117255
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,812 miles (+5,681)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,812 miles
- Test number
- 920646839117
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,131 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,131 miles
- Test number
- 588672877408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,128 miles (+4,805)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,128 miles
- Test number
- 238014579586
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass66,323 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 66,323 miles
- Test number
- 295724022269
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet has to be closed with force to latch (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,323 miles (+3,685)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,323 miles
- Test number
- 948246948303
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet has to be closed with force to latch (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted to the point that the disc is missing pieces of its surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,638 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 62,638 miles
- Test number
- 673530828143
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
Pass58,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 58,122 miles
- Test number
- 654926756495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,122 miles (+4,503)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,122 miles
- Test number
- 850745697900
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position primary catch (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 53,619 miles
- Test number
- 757842557167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,619 miles (+1,424)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,619 miles
- Test number
- 159673162189
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,195 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 52,195 miles
- Test number
- 820025283626
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail52,193 miles (+11,806)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,193 miles
- Test number
- 770703043768
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,387 miles (+6,886)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,387 miles
- Test number
- 874792353471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 33,501 miles
- Test number
- 890093386804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SBY
- Does L5 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SBY is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SBY?
- The MOT on L5 SBY is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SBY done?
- L5 SBY was recorded at 76,813 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
- Has L5 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SBY has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 SBY 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 L5 SBY find?
- L5 SBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded; front service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage.
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