Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LB05 DGFMOT history
LB05 DGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 161,392 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,515 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 DGF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 DGF was last recorded at 161,392 miles on 26 May 2026, 25,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,168 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,224 miles
- Average per year
- 8,515 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,392 miles
- 2025 – 136,168 miles
- 2024 – 107,414 miles
- 2023 – 85,001 miles
- 2022 – 66,721 miles
- 2021 – 51,739 miles
- 2019 – 48,826 miles
- 2018 – 39,613 miles
- 2017 – 24,734 miles
- 2016 – 14,834 miles
- 2015 – 14,521 miles
- 2014 – 14,147 miles
- 2013 – 13,499 miles
- 2012 – 12,743 miles
- 2011 – 11,464 miles
- 2010 – 10,524 miles
- 2009 – 9,412 miles
- 2008 – 8,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,392 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,392 miles (+25,224)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 161,392 miles
- Test number
- 990383846750
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,168 miles (+28,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 136,168 miles
- Test number
- 472831428980
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,414 miles (+22,413)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,414 miles
- Test number
- 503141892748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 85,001 miles
- Test number
- 708595278205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,001 miles (+18,280)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,001 miles
- Test number
- 352073002341
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass66,721 miles (+14,982)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 66,721 miles
- Test number
- 892986226668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,739 miles (+2,913)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,739 miles
- Test number
- 334432963506
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,826 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,826 miles
- Test number
- 584076120706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,824 miles (+9,211)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,824 miles
- Test number
- 240999242890
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAmber brake warning light on
Pass39,613 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 39,613 miles
- Test number
- 672778332889
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,613 miles (+14,879)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,613 miles
- Test number
- 315231322190
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass24,734 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 24,734 miles
- Test number
- 350101134749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Fail24,734 miles (+9,900)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,734 miles
- Test number
- 949243848184
- FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short in engine bay (1.9.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Pass14,834 miles (+313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 14,834 miles
- Test number
- 865469315052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly cracking on side walls
Pass14,521 miles (+374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 14,521 miles
- Test number
- 386130325407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass14,147 miles (+648)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 14,147 miles
- Test number
- 298684034222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,499 miles (+756)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 13,499 miles
- Test number
- 815965623289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyre starting to deteriorate with age
Pass12,743 miles (+1,279)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 12,743 miles
- Test number
- 287145632280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 11,464 miles
- Test number
- 148645881120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,464 miles (+940)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,464 miles
- Test number
- 846925581189
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass10,524 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 10,524 miles
- Test number
- 301521910246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,412 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 9,412 miles
- Test number
- 921939839102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 8,034 miles
- Test number
- 422813448190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 DGF
- Does LB05 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DGF is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 DGF?
- The MOT on LB05 DGF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 DGF done?
- LB05 DGF was recorded at 161,392 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,515 miles a year.
- Has LB05 DGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 DGF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB05 DGF 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 LB05 DGF find?
- LB05 DGF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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