Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LB05 EPDMOT history
LB05 EPD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 102,051 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 EPD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB05 EPD was last recorded at 102,051 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 5,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 96,738 miles · 25 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,313 miles
- Average per year
- 5,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,051 miles
- 2022 – 96,738 miles
- 2021 – 91,923 miles
- 2020 – 91,912 miles
- 2019 – 84,215 miles
- 2018 – 75,279 miles
- 2017 – 68,029 miles
- 2016 – 62,463 miles
- 2015 – 56,986 miles
- 2014 – 54,275 miles
- 2013 – 51,777 miles
- 2012 – 47,223 miles
- 2011 – 40,381 miles
- 2010 – 33,347 miles
- 2009 – 25,575 miles
- 2008 – 16,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail102,051 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,051 miles (+5,313)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,051 miles
- Test number
- 423000018222
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,738 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,738 miles
- Test number
- 447952736953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,736 miles (+4,813)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,736 miles
- Test number
- 950996245083
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lamps. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass91,923 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,923 miles
- Test number
- 716482232687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,912 miles (+45)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,912 miles
- Test number
- 459640862802
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail91,867 miles (+7,652)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,867 miles
- Test number
- 958631881715
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slam panel slightly insecure.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring testable components.
Pass84,215 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,215 miles
- Test number
- 566670315063
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail84,214 miles (+8,935)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,214 miles
- Test number
- 593583716562
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass75,279 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,279 miles
- Test number
- 433738931980
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail75,277 miles (+7,248)3 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,277 miles
- Test number
- 466180431995
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass68,029 miles (+5,566)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 68,029 miles
- Test number
- 884004823133
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre down to 2mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryHair line crack starting to show on brake servo pipe
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges also slight perishing to side walls
- AdvisoryWater leak into o/s/r lamp unit
Pass62,463 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,463 miles
- Test number
- 781965665627
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,460 miles (+5,474)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,460 miles
- Test number
- 865959039969
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 56,986 miles
- Test number
- 195413265181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,986 miles (+2,711)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,986 miles
- Test number
- 917183365182
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,275 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,275 miles
- Test number
- 357605024275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,777 miles (+4,554)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 51,777 miles
- Test number
- 776072733275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,223 miles (+6,842)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 47,223 miles
- Test number
- 286788702242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,381 miles (+7,034)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,381 miles
- Test number
- 898470011282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,347 miles (+7,772)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,347 miles
- Test number
- 560135800246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 25,575 miles
- Test number
- 772889209224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,575 miles (+8,732)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,575 miles
- Test number
- 793848709278
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side rear tyre cuts in sidewall
Pass16,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 16,843 miles
- Test number
- 990890078154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 EPD
- Does LB05 EPD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 EPD expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 EPD?
- The MOT on LB05 EPD expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 EPD done?
- LB05 EPD was recorded at 102,051 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
- Has LB05 EPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 EPD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB05 EPD 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 EPD find?
- LB05 EPD failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 2 more.
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