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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VFUMOT history

LB05 VFU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
95,523 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VFU
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
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VFU was last recorded at 95,523 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,523 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,523 miles
  • 2021 – 93,957 miles
  • 2020 – 92,328 miles
  • 2019 – 92,029 miles
  • 2018 – 91,553 miles
  • 2017 – 89,796 miles
  • 2016 – 87,029 miles
  • 2015 – 78,610 miles
  • 2014 – 73,675 miles
  • 2013 – 64,408 miles
  • 2012 – 54,976 miles
  • 2011 – 50,045 miles
  • 2010 – 46,880 miles
  • 2009 – 38,838 miles
  • 2008 – 30,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,523 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    414876423070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,523 miles (+1,566)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    923320870000
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,957 miles (+1,629)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    197488521968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi starting to seprerate
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass92,328 miles (+299)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    478367458299
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre size 185/60x14

  5. Pass92,029 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    879641297401
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCO limit only just met
    • AdvisoryFront screen wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (185/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  6. Fail92,011 miles (+458)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    681016224279
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront screen wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (185/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  7. Pass91,553 miles (+50)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    642546641477
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust muffler rusty

  8. Fail91,503 miles (+1,707)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,503 miles
    Test number
    784070080598
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust muffler rusty

  9. Pass89,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    203922794727
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail89,796 miles (+2,767)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    817688653978
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass87,029 miles (+3,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,029 miles
    Test number
    263718068762
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear back box starting to corrode

  12. Pass83,417 miles (+4,807)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,417 miles
    Test number
    227628144877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front gearbox oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside front washer jet lack of pressure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded

  13. Pass78,610 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    897983505097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail78,610 miles (+4,935)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    526702605089
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass73,675 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    177163014408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,408 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    326379403018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,976 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    409603712064
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking.

  18. Fail54,976 miles (+4,931)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    588713312082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking.

  19. Pass50,045 miles (+3,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    565700121072
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished on the outer sidewall

  20. Pass46,880 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,880 miles
    Test number
    923978160177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,838 miles (+8,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    754307599175
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn bald on edges

  22. Pass30,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    203559668198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VFU

Does LB05 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VFU expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VFU?
The MOT on LB05 VFU expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VFU done?
LB05 VFU was recorded at 95,523 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has LB05 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VFU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 VFU 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 VFU find?
LB05 VFU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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