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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB05 VFGMOT history

LB05 VFG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,841 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VFG was last recorded at 55,841 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,533 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,841 miles
  • 2024 – 51,533 miles
  • 2022 – 47,840 miles
  • 2021 – 45,541 miles
  • 2019 – 41,485 miles
  • 2017 – 40,040 miles
  • 2016 – 39,354 miles
  • 2015 – 27,306 miles
  • 2014 – 19,364 miles
  • 2013 – 12,361 miles
  • 2012 – 6,833 miles
  • 2011 – 6,518 miles
  • 2010 – 5,965 miles
  • 2009 – 5,247 miles
  • 2008 – 4,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Middle exhaust pipe slight blow from joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,841 miles (+4,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    754937827398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,533 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    446454635511
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail51,533 miles (+1,774)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    651810835218
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    240706302215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail49,759 miles (+1,919)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    881268249631
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass47,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    334548040160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,840 miles (+2,299)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    225848871702
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outer edge

  8. Pass45,541 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    396448129396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,313 miles (+1,828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    278962118655
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass41,485 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    938012662991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail41,461 miles (+860)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    511772556577
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, back box
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    180442979152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,601 miles (+561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    882978802226
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass40,040 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    824604936800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    587193993851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail39,354 miles (+1,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    332376749347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,143 miles
    Test number
    803519715395
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust pipe slight blow from joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

  18. Fail38,143 miles (+10,837)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,143 miles
    Test number
    497371566309
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust pipe slight blow from joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

  19. Pass27,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    264520504893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down. unable to inspect rear seat belts

  20. Fail27,306 miles (+7,942)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    359676167916
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down. unable to inspect rear seat belts

  21. Pass19,364 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,364 miles
    Test number
    857352194130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,361 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,361 miles
    Test number
    355471463165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,833 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    6,833 miles
    Test number
    285512252156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,518 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,518 miles
    Test number
    306082671104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass5,965 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    5,965 miles
    Test number
    150395570195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,247 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    5,247 miles
    Test number
    590732459198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    4,713 miles
    Test number
    270548358185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VFG

Does LB05 VFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VFG is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VFG?
The MOT on LB05 VFG is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VFG done?
LB05 VFG was recorded at 55,841 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has LB05 VFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VFG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 VFG 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 VFG find?
LB05 VFG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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