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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB05 PXVMOT history

LB05 PXV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,367 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 PXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 PXV was last recorded at 82,367 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,990 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,367 miles
  • 2024 – 77,990 miles
  • 2023 – 75,362 miles
  • 2022 – 74,528 miles
  • 2021 – 70,792 miles
  • 2020 – 69,272 miles
  • 2019 – 67,279 miles
  • 2018 – 63,936 miles
  • 2017 – 61,905 miles
  • 2016 – 60,244 miles
  • 2015 – 57,967 miles
  • 2014 – 55,534 miles
  • 2013 – 51,797 miles
  • 2012 – 48,079 miles
  • 2011 – 43,126 miles
  • 2010 – 38,884 miles
  • 2009 – 33,033 miles
  • 2008 – 28,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,367 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,367 miles (+4,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    972144674990
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass77,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    480494158089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  3. Fail77,989 miles (+2,627)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,989 miles
    Test number
    984418409360
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  4. Pass75,362 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    954963709396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,528 miles (+3,736)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    955231075120
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,792 miles (+1,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    354507925165
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    731807294739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,272 miles (+1,993)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    612525134146
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass67,279 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    806058166550
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail67,279 miles (+3,343)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    707574849874
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,936 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    447177676801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass61,905 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    361867928675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,244 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    564195620202
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail60,218 miles (+2,251)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    723073224657
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass57,967 miles (+2,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    735040785139
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail55,534 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    246025074147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box

  17. Pass55,534 miles (+3,737)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    246885974160
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box

  18. Pass51,797 miles (+3,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    727726473186
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    355657572184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail48,077 miles (+4,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    775307272152
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,126 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    986502871192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    823846060146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass38,884 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    833736360137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,033 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    241176969166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    921226378174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 PXV

Does LB05 PXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 PXV is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 PXV?
The MOT on LB05 PXV is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 PXV done?
LB05 PXV was recorded at 82,367 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has LB05 PXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 PXV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 PXV 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 PXV find?
LB05 PXV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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