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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB05 UEJMOT history

LB05 UEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,913 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UEJ was last recorded at 117,913 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,208 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,705 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,913 miles
  • 2025 – 116,208 miles
  • 2024 – 113,950 miles
  • 2023 – 111,900 miles
  • 2022 – 108,947 miles
  • 2021 – 108,392 miles
  • 2020 – 105,289 miles
  • 2019 – 100,834 miles
  • 2018 – 98,639 miles
  • 2017 – 92,411 miles
  • 2016 – 89,943 miles
  • 2015 – 87,348 miles
  • 2014 – 85,492 miles
  • 2013 – 79,453 miles
  • 2012 – 64,456 miles
  • 2011 – 48,685 miles
  • 2010 – 38,014 miles
  • 2009 – 27,245 miles
  • 2008 – 15,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,913 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Child seat on n/s r seat belt not check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,913 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    533394919956
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass116,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    875975754472
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail116,207 miles (+2,257)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,207 miles
    Test number
    170228965792
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass113,950 miles (+2,050)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,950 miles
    Test number
    213551001569
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked. (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass111,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    736349617141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall and outer Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail111,900 miles (+2,953)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    821423741572
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working Both Sides. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall and outer Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass108,947 miles (+555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,947 miles
    Test number
    840908852323
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass108,392 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    902705129021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,289 miles (+4,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    738404363444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass100,834 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    832079002414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    960668416369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,639 miles (+6,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    435150567189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass92,411 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    146002669123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass89,943 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    632811630532
    • AdvisoryChild seat on n/s r seat belt not check
  15. Fail89,924 miles (+2,576)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    161454138726
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat on n/s r seat belt not check
  16. Pass87,348 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    967023505049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    718082534046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,492 miles (+6,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    327231034030
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass79,453 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    558736963161
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished
  20. Fail79,453 miles (+14,997)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    518546063194
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished
  21. Pass64,456 miles (+15,771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    985345472137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  22. Pass48,685 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    759813871113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Fail48,608 miles (+10,594)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    597325561199
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Pass38,014 miles (+10,769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    861738060148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,245 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    180825379177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,621 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    724461778130
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm

Questions about LB05 UEJ

Does LB05 UEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 UEJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UEJ?
The MOT on LB05 UEJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 UEJ done?
LB05 UEJ was recorded at 117,913 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has LB05 UEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UEJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 UEJ 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 UEJ find?
LB05 UEJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damage; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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