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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VYYMOT history

LB05 VYY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
139,640 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VYY
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
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VYY was last recorded at 139,640 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,002 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,640 miles
  • 2025 – 138,002 miles
  • 2024 – 135,711 miles
  • 2023 – 135,521 miles
  • 2022 – 130,836 miles
  • 2021 – 128,347 miles
  • 2020 – 127,434 miles
  • 2019 – 120,894 miles
  • 2018 – 114,769 miles
  • 2017 – 108,441 miles
  • 2016 – 101,881 miles
  • 2015 – 94,553 miles
  • 2014 – 87,389 miles
  • 2013 – 75,362 miles
  • 2012 – 63,317 miles
  • 2011 – 57,569 miles
  • 2010 – 51,660 miles
  • 2009 – 46,237 miles
  • 2008 – 37,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,640 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,640 miles (+1,638)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,640 miles
    Test number
    209980205634
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  2. Pass138,002 miles (+2,291)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    780767778232
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  3. Pass135,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,711 miles
    Test number
    560382375700
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,711 miles (+190)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,711 miles
    Test number
    883361208533
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,521 miles
    Test number
    244037025438
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail135,521 miles (+986)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,521 miles
    Test number
    217522242685
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass134,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,535 miles
    Test number
    226725365033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,535 miles (+3,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,535 miles
    Test number
    883862273742
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass130,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,836 miles
    Test number
    286828667885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail130,836 miles (+2,489)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,836 miles
    Test number
    814472215712
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass128,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,347 miles
    Test number
    234673143180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,347 miles (+913)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,347 miles
    Test number
    990414558227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass127,434 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,434 miles
    Test number
    644726780718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust centre silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail127,434 miles (+6,540)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,434 miles
    Test number
    334306867572
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both clouded (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively concrete on screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust centre silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,894 miles (+6,125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,894 miles
    Test number
    543508161388
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass114,769 miles (+6,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    796673787251
    • AdvisoryBaby seat fitted n/s/r
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge, o/s badly
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror damaged

  17. Pass108,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    422150662664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,441 miles (+6,560)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    297051447982
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower side light bulb inop

  19. Pass101,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    606389109099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  20. Fail101,881 miles (+7,328)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    456408990630
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  21. Pass94,553 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    138944205109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail94,553 miles (+7,164)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    297624405197
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  23. Pass87,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    726994904138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,389 miles (+12,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    855244604112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass75,362 miles (+12,045)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    297252303168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,317 miles (+5,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    717701762147
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  27. Pass57,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    929885861105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,569 miles (+5,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    828485861183
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass51,660 miles (+5,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    562744270173
    • 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)

  30. Pass46,237 miles (+8,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    612587159127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass37,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    180165058143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VYY

Does LB05 VYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VYY is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VYY?
The MOT on LB05 VYY is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VYY done?
LB05 VYY was recorded at 139,640 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has LB05 VYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VYY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 VYY 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 VYY find?
LB05 VYY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side mirror; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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