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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 YMLMOT history

LB05 YML is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,586 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YML was last recorded at 87,586 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,586 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,586 miles
  • 2022 – 82,905 miles
  • 2021 – 73,719 miles
  • 2020 – 65,583 miles
  • 2019 – 59,172 miles
  • 2018 – 46,805 miles
  • 2017 – 45,609 miles
  • 2016 – 44,415 miles
  • 2015 – 42,019 miles
  • 2014 – 37,268 miles
  • 2013 – 34,063 miles
  • 2012 – 30,660 miles
  • 2011 – 22,669 miles
  • 2010 – 17,818 miles
  • 2009 – 13,654 miles
  • 2008 – 11,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,586 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to returnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,586 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    390132205229
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,586 miles (+4,681)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    319909824429
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,905 miles (+9,186)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    319327964378
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support damaged

  4. Pass73,719 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    235182081479
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,719 miles (+8,136)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    960195097930
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,583 miles (+92)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    738696778883
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail65,491 miles (+6,319)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    344615713718
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,172 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    274171340432
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail59,172 miles (+12,367)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    474781807499
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    862351715033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail46,805 miles (+1,196)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    962086019892
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    576221438206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail45,609 miles (+1,194)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    606719614646
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass44,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    165222689603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail44,414 miles (+2,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    580450063162
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass42,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    656531865133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail42,019 miles (+4,751)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    827241065180
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    556800944111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail37,268 miles (+3,205)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    515039934133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass34,063 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    517867953146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail34,063 miles (+3,403)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    938727853174
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass30,660 miles (+7,991)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    296555442185
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer treads but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

  23. Pass22,669 miles (+4,851)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    495187431145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s repeater light incomplete but still functions

  24. Pass17,818 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    534912760184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  25. Pass13,654 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,654 miles
    Test number
    223550479111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,894 miles
    Test number
    640752088112
    • NoteBoth front tyres on wear bars

Questions about LB05 YML

Does LB05 YML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YML expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YML?
The MOT on LB05 YML expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YML done?
LB05 YML was recorded at 87,586 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has LB05 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YML has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 YML 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 YML find?
LB05 YML passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pad warning light on; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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