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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB05 LAYMOT history

LB05 LAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,581 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LAY was last recorded at 101,581 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,541 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,581 miles
  • 2025 – 101,541 miles
  • 2024 – 98,015 miles
  • 2023 – 92,370 miles
  • 2022 – 85,957 miles
  • 2021 – 81,564 miles
  • 2020 – 77,057 miles
  • 2019 – 72,700 miles
  • 2018 – 70,283 miles
  • 2017 – 64,935 miles
  • 2016 – 55,513 miles
  • 2015 – 47,776 miles
  • 2014 – 41,438 miles
  • 2013 – 35,710 miles
  • 2012 – 31,059 miles
  • 2011 – 25,343 miles
  • 2010 – 20,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,581 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,581 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    756516177812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,541 miles (+3,526)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    818104336862
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass98,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    723563231112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,015 miles (+5,645)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    643241186636
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,370 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    291572116916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail92,348 miles (+6,391)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    227767907364
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass85,957 miles (+4,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    337647870122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass81,564 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    760609189484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail81,562 miles (+4,505)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    522860181993
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass77,057 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    106316609121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,700 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    400637120249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,283 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    935201593959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,935 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    632125346758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,513 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    351950358605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,776 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    204811307660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,438 miles (+5,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    959792554290
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bush rubbers breaking up,but no play.

  17. Pass35,710 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    407485573263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,059 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    356527852414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,343 miles (+4,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,343 miles
    Test number
    519659821226
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's lipped

  20. Fail20,920 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    550342250253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass20,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    583512450225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LAY

Does LB05 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LAY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LAY?
The MOT on LB05 LAY is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 LAY done?
LB05 LAY was recorded at 101,581 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has LB05 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LAY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 LAY 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 LAY find?
LB05 LAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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