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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VYXMOT history

LB05 VYX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,468 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VYX was last recorded at 109,468 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,468 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,468 miles
  • 2025 – 104,114 miles
  • 2024 – 96,374 miles
  • 2023 – 90,432 miles
  • 2022 – 86,204 miles
  • 2021 – 84,380 miles
  • 2020 – 82,510 miles
  • 2019 – 73,260 miles
  • 2018 – 64,646 miles
  • 2017 – 54,966 miles
  • 2016 – 50,776 miles
  • 2015 – 49,391 miles
  • 2014 – 47,034 miles
  • 2013 – 43,939 miles
  • 2012 – 40,868 miles
  • 2011 – 37,415 miles
  • 2010 – 33,836 miles
  • 2009 – 30,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,468 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    782584776082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail109,468 miles (+5,354)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    809629717555
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    755805250113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail104,114 miles (+7,740)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    642438817247
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass96,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    993787441228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin starting to deteriorate

  6. Fail96,374 miles (+5,942)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    229240099555
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin starting to deteriorate

  7. Pass90,432 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    801686779222
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe slight blow . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 3mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,204 miles (+1,824)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    413916486930
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,380 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    549313566912
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    314088208064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail82,510 miles (+9,250)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    511948010229
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working damaged in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass73,260 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    662326560471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,162 miles (+8,516)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    639001879988
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass64,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    952520064023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Fail64,646 miles (+9,680)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    466173785490
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass54,966 miles (+4,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    713590840766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass50,776 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    472554971237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,391 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,391 miles
    Test number
    268804665076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,034 miles (+3,095)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    276618154026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on sidewall

  20. Pass43,939 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    845503873098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,868 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,868 miles
    Test number
    175412872490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass37,415 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    845756471090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,836 miles (+2,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    304974150018
    • NoteTWO REAR REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

  24. Pass30,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    114558179436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VYX

Does LB05 VYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VYX is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VYX?
The MOT on LB05 VYX 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 VYX done?
LB05 VYX was recorded at 109,468 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has LB05 VYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VYX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 VYX 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 VYX find?
LB05 VYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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