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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VAHMOT history

LB05 VAH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
88,318 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VAH
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
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VAH was last recorded at 88,318 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,311 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,318 miles
  • 2022 – 81,365 miles
  • 2021 – 75,304 miles
  • 2020 – 71,653 miles
  • 2019 – 65,983 miles
  • 2017 – 56,735 miles
  • 2016 – 53,004 miles
  • 2015 – 49,126 miles
  • 2014 – 46,076 miles
  • 2013 – 39,834 miles
  • 2012 – 35,177 miles
  • 2011 – 30,387 miles
  • 2010 – 25,231 miles
  • 2009 – 20,729 miles
  • 2008 – 15,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,318 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    817639213343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,311 miles (+6,946)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    836685802389
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box splitting at joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,365 miles (+6,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    436988033282
    • AdvisoryBoth near side and off side wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryOff side door mirror cracked rear view ok
    • AdvisorySlight blow on rear exhaust back box and outer cover starting to corrode and split

  4. Pass75,304 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    532376142038
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front lower arm

  5. Fail75,259 miles (+3,606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    540195449931
    • MajorOffside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,653 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    406587158499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,983 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    393208063794
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,973 miles (+9,238)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,973 miles
    Test number
    431997791404
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust at front flexi pipe

  9. Pass56,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    802925262631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,735 miles (+3,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    639260237763
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass53,004 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    177773027131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Pass49,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    798524365155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,126 miles (+3,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    917224465150
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass46,076 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    429954874158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,031 miles (+6,197)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    276210874478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn between 2-3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age related cracking + worn between 2-3mm

  16. Pass39,834 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    877186463178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    176947272126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,177 miles (+4,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    235297572101
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass30,387 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    127456171163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,231 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    964032060169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,729 miles (+5,076)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    831821369133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass15,653 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,653 miles
    Test number
    121323278162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB05 VAH

Does LB05 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VAH expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VAH?
The MOT on LB05 VAH expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VAH done?
LB05 VAH was recorded at 88,318 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has LB05 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VAH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 VAH 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 VAH find?
LB05 VAH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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