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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA06 YVFMOT history

LA06 YVF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LA06 YVF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,600 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 YVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 YVF was last recorded at 86,600 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2021: 47,936 miles, lower than 47,937 miles on 17 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,600 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,600 miles
  • 2025 – 79,445 miles
  • 2024 – 71,350 miles
  • 2023 – 63,857 miles
  • 2022 – 53,379 miles
  • 2021 – 47,936 miles
  • 2020 – 46,182 miles
  • 2019 – 43,434 miles
  • 2018 – 40,472 miles
  • 2017 – 37,671 miles
  • 2016 – 35,124 miles
  • 2015 – 31,655 miles
  • 2014 – 29,317 miles
  • 2013 – 26,728 miles
  • 2012 – 22,560 miles
  • 2011 – 20,158 miles
  • 2010 – 17,985 miles
  • 2009 – 15,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    605117362313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,600 miles (+7,155)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    969195723454
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  3. Pass79,445 miles (+8,095)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    554233515120
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass71,350 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    623470141842
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail71,349 miles (+7,492)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    229196987696
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass63,857 miles (+38)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    419452891605
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear reversing lamp in-operative

  7. Fail63,819 miles (+10,440)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    790242024008
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear reversing lamp in-operative

  8. Pass53,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    900742691437
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail53,379 miles (+5,443)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    442655675307
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass47,936 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    174651804091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail47,937 miles (+1,755)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    111411465558
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass46,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    458987827626
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail46,182 miles (+2,748)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    473523025603
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass43,434 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    502184746485
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail43,434 miles (+2,962)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    948342297932
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass40,472 miles (+2,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    821000418103
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass37,671 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    224695370101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,124 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    103407202995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass31,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    397662625466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,655 miles (+2,338)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    716342925298
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 rear tyres side wall cracked

  21. Pass29,317 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    406509014270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,728 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,728 miles
    Test number
    528342533234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,560 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,560 miles
    Test number
    919705832271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,158 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    388912721450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,985 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,985 miles
    Test number
    540730130292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,922 miles
    Test number
    811570139292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA06 YVF

Does LA06 YVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA06 YVF is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA06 YVF?
The MOT on LA06 YVF is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA06 YVF done?
LA06 YVF was recorded at 86,600 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,166 miles a year.
Has LA06 YVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 YVF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA06 YVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA06 YVF find?
LA06 YVF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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