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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB06 LYRMOT history

LB06 LYR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,639 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 LYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 LYR was last recorded at 119,639 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,518 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,121 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,639 miles
  • 2025 – 115,518 miles
  • 2024 – 109,999 miles
  • 2023 – 105,828 miles
  • 2022 – 102,888 miles
  • 2020 – 100,474 miles
  • 2019 – 99,028 miles
  • 2018 – 95,833 miles
  • 2017 – 94,136 miles
  • 2016 – 85,227 miles
  • 2015 – 78,798 miles
  • 2014 – 71,363 miles
  • 2013 – 63,165 miles
  • 2012 – 55,531 miles
  • 2011 – 50,496 miles
  • 2010 – 40,350 miles
  • 2009 – 30,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,639 miles (+4,121)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,639 miles
    Test number
    436519272179
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,518 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    361577334438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,999 miles (+4,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    500914728866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass105,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    408472318702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail105,828 miles (+2,940)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    692479039535
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass102,888 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    274754666560
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail102,885 miles (+2,411)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    341643897953
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass100,474 miles (+1,446)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    513356796193
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass99,028 miles (+68)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    904011781575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

  10. Fail98,960 miles (+3,127)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    422880986935
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

  11. Pass95,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    393958153886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,833 miles (+1,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    794543480970
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass94,136 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    915670407809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,059 miles (+8,832)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    202020951296
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre slight side wall damage

  15. Pass85,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    814967472297
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail85,227 miles (+6,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    441927835247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass78,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    169721865135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail78,797 miles (+7,434)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    268341565484
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass71,363 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    608825254181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,254 miles (+8,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    687710754197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Fail63,165 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    529426753104
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass63,165 miles (+7,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    927576053103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail55,531 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    349741362186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass55,531 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    727521862149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,496 miles (+10,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,496 miles
    Test number
    778431361161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass40,350 miles (+10,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    891632260148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,244 miles
    Test number
    732201369197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB06 LYR

Does LB06 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 LYR is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 LYR?
The MOT on LB06 LYR is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 LYR done?
LB06 LYR was recorded at 119,639 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has LB06 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 LYR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 LYR 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 LB06 LYR find?
LB06 LYR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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