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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VZCMOT history

LB05 VZC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,266 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VZC was last recorded at 100,266 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,262 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,266 miles
  • 2025 – 96,262 miles
  • 2024 – 91,279 miles
  • 2023 – 85,023 miles
  • 2022 – 79,676 miles
  • 2021 – 71,682 miles
  • 2019 – 67,790 miles
  • 2018 – 62,244 miles
  • 2017 – 58,460 miles
  • 2016 – 54,182 miles
  • 2015 – 50,067 miles
  • 2014 – 46,241 miles
  • 2013 – 42,617 miles
  • 2012 – 38,555 miles
  • 2011 – 34,787 miles
  • 2010 – 30,988 miles
  • 2009 – 26,876 miles
  • 2008 – 23,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear taillights unit deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    859683802674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,266 miles (+4,004)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    283549973684
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,262 miles (+4,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    596126615001
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,279 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    705588213539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail91,272 miles (+750)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,272 miles
    Test number
    554731822577
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,522 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    108447019448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear taillights unit deteriorated

  7. Fail90,515 miles (+5,492)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,515 miles
    Test number
    701061294008
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear taillights unit deteriorated

  8. Pass85,023 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    140324351470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,676 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    768293659096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,682 miles (+3,892)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    890275269972
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    637329156873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail67,790 miles (+5,546)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    100789962475
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass62,244 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    401913721325
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting long

  14. Pass58,460 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    577505720442
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    328794313666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,182 miles (+4,115)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    695116602325
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass50,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    561651805942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,067 miles (+3,826)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    831169239417
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    297265294479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,241 miles (+3,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    239365994165
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,617 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,617 miles
    Test number
    335866893111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass38,555 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    785093292153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail34,787 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    365940101230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass34,787 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    376010801422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,988 miles (+4,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,988 miles
    Test number
    323983100476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass26,876 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    383004909486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,305 miles
    Test number
    371423288174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VZC

Does LB05 VZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VZC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VZC?
The MOT on LB05 VZC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VZC done?
LB05 VZC was recorded at 100,266 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has LB05 VZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VZC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 VZC 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 VZC find?
LB05 VZC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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