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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass72,377 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass48,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    665920982010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass47,670 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    222354080314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,496 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    549118845713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass40,477 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    756317294161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,235 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    149218803277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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.
  24. Pass13,290 miles (-86,743)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    810242319217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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