
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LB05 WDKMOT history
LB05 WDK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,377 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 72,377 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 WDK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 WDK was last recorded at 72,377 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jul 2009: 13,290 miles, lower than 100,033 miles on 1 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,377 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,377 miles
- 2024 – 65,625 miles
- 2023 – 60,879 miles
- 2022 – 56,551 miles
- 2021 – 52,494 miles
- 2020 – 49,005 miles
- 2019 – 48,457 miles
- 2018 – 47,670 miles
- 2017 – 46,496 miles
- 2016 – 45,327 miles
- 2015 – 44,753 miles
- 2014 – 40,477 miles
- 2013 – 35,235 miles
- 2012 – 29,394 miles
- 2011 – 22,468 miles
- 2010 – 19,246 miles
- 2009 – 13,290 miles
- 2008 – 100,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,377 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,377 miles
- Test number
- 725030313233
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,377 miles (+6,752)5 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,377 miles
- Test number
- 209036347332
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,625 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,625 miles
- Test number
- 410746335625
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,625 miles (+4,746)4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,625 miles
- Test number
- 618086575817
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,879 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 60,879 miles
- Test number
- 412273405833
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail60,879 miles (+4,328)1 dangerous2 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,879 miles
- Test number
- 976643752434
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 IN TREAD AND INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,551 miles (+4,057)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 56,551 miles
- Test number
- 568788657974
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,494 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 52,494 miles
- Test number
- 275763609225
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryHEADLAMPS DETERIORATED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 AND DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,005 miles (+548)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 49,005 miles
- Test number
- 951235911972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 48,457 miles
- Test number
- 665920982010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,457 miles (+787)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,457 miles
- Test number
- 751511866972
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass47,670 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 47,670 miles
- Test number
- 222354080314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,496 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 46,496 miles
- Test number
- 549118845713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,327 miles (+574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 45,327 miles
- Test number
- 211478517444
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,753 miles (+55)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 44,753 miles
- Test number
- 495414325298
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail44,698 miles (+4,221)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,698 miles
- Test number
- 549980925285
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass40,477 miles (+5,242)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 40,477 miles
- Test number
- 756317294161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,235 miles (+5,841)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 35,235 miles
- Test number
- 149218803277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,394 miles (+29)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 29,394 miles
- Test number
- 756359212266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteWipers smear
- NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush fitted secure,but incorrectly fitted
Fail29,365 miles (+6,897)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,365 miles
- Test number
- 399792312467
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteEngine and E.P.C fault warning lights on.
- NoteWipers smear
Pass22,468 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,468 miles
- Test number
- 387532501457
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail22,468 miles (+3,222)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,468 miles
- Test number
- 388782501460
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass19,246 miles (+5,956)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,246 miles
- Test number
- 850919100278
- NoteDUST SHIELD DISPLACED FROM OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Pass13,290 miles (-86,743)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,290 miles
- Test number
- 810242319217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,033 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,033 miles
- Test number
- 491644118277
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass100,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 100,033 miles
- Test number
- 744554118243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 WDK
- Does LB05 WDK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 WDK expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 WDK?
- The MOT on LB05 WDK expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 WDK done?
- LB05 WDK was recorded at 72,377 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Has LB05 WDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 WDK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 WDK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 WDK find?
- LB05 WDK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear all position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 7 more.
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