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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB05 YYGMOT history

LB05 YYG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 50,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,564 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YYG was last recorded at 50,564 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,563 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,564 miles
  • 2025 – 50,441 miles
  • 2024 – 48,842 miles
  • 2023 – 45,829 miles
  • 2022 – 44,229 miles
  • 2021 – 42,526 miles
  • 2020 – 41,637 miles
  • 2019 – 40,838 miles
  • 2018 – 40,056 miles
  • 2017 – 39,391 miles
  • 2016 – 37,616 miles
  • 2015 – 30,139 miles
  • 2014 – 28,752 miles
  • 2013 – 27,292 miles
  • 2012 – 25,811 miles
  • 2011 – 24,004 miles
  • 2010 – 20,499 miles
  • 2009 – 17,049 miles
  • 2008 – 14,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,564 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,564 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    658510601699
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail50,563 miles (+122)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    191235254071
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass50,441 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    561944887075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,439 miles (+1,597)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    309374248046
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe burst (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass48,842 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    245936606344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,841 miles (+3,012)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    467523693883
    • 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass45,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    834125535958
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail45,829 miles (+1,600)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    559275893232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished on shoulders 185/60/14
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass44,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    424733667880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail44,229 miles (+1,703)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    488460551470
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING MIRROR DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,526 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    792925704119
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail42,525 miles (+888)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    816757292579
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass41,637 miles (+799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    902164521217
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres slightly perished

  14. Pass40,838 miles (+782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    601525560611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT PERISHED ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass40,056 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    665919062318
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE LEVER CLOSE TO NO RESERVE TRAVEL

  16. Fail40,056 miles (+665)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    426904816802
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE LEVER CLOSE TO NO RESERVE TRAVEL

  17. Pass39,391 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    407715195238
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail39,381 miles (+1,765)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,381 miles
    Test number
    498281926124
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass37,616 miles (+7,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    736355193624
    • AdvisoryHande brake lever needs ajusting

  20. Pass30,139 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,139 miles
    Test number
    536859505262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,752 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    278591594426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    539177293196
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn inner edge

  23. Fail27,291 miles (+1,480)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    237727093125
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn inner edge

  24. Pass25,811 miles (+1,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    336609202498
    • NoteFront tyres low

  25. Pass24,004 miles (+3,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    845989401286
    • 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)

  26. Pass20,499 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,499 miles
    Test number
    192051310239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,049 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,049 miles
    Test number
    594491319283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    963241218200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YYG

Does LB05 YYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YYG is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YYG?
The MOT on LB05 YYG is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YYG done?
LB05 YYG was recorded at 50,564 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has LB05 YYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YYG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 YYG 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 YYG find?
LB05 YYG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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