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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 NZGMOT history

LB05 NZG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
133,073 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NZG was last recorded at 133,073 miles on 31 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,073 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,073 miles
  • 2022 – 126,862 miles
  • 2021 – 112,868 miles
  • 2020 – 110,710 miles
  • 2019 – 102,875 miles
  • 2018 – 91,147 miles
  • 2017 – 79,890 miles
  • 2016 – 68,346 miles
  • 2015 – 56,852 miles
  • 2014 – 47,565 miles
  • 2013 – 38,454 miles
  • 2012 – 38,439 miles
  • 2011 – 28,179 miles
  • 2010 – 16,321 miles
  • 2009 – 11,167 miles
  • 2008 – 9,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,073 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,073 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,073 miles
    Test number
    939094966207
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,073 miles (+6,211)1 dangerous5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,073 miles
    Test number
    680947837091
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,862 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    298355895206
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,862 miles (+13,994)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    129621793457
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,868 miles (+2,158)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    495208977230
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    122293437227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOXCORODED (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail110,709 miles (+7,834)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,709 miles
    Test number
    253314424468
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOXCORODED (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass102,875 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    671388534520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,874 miles (+11,727)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,874 miles
    Test number
    494524502238
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass91,147 miles (+11,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,147 miles
    Test number
    822042323905
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer surface corroding.

  11. Pass79,890 miles (+11,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    373289328399
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  12. Pass68,346 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    488957960262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,852 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    129711095418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge

  14. Fail56,852 miles (+9,287)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    456356485008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass47,565 miles (+9,111)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    525337104156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  16. Pass38,454 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    909347903192
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system

  17. Pass38,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    755901032130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,439 miles (+10,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    677279522133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    287393431444
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail28,179 miles (+11,858)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    299583931445
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass16,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    150690440137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,321 miles (+5,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    411710640118
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass11,167 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,167 miles
    Test number
    273291569484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,084 miles
    Test number
    354550358143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 NZG

Does LB05 NZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NZG expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NZG?
The MOT on LB05 NZG expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NZG done?
LB05 NZG was recorded at 133,073 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 8,264 miles a year.
Has LB05 NZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NZG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 NZG 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 NZG find?
LB05 NZG passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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