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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB06 SXLMOT history

LB06 SXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,742 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 SXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 SXL was last recorded at 98,742 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,712 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,742 miles
  • 2024 – 93,065 miles
  • 2023 – 85,136 miles
  • 2022 – 77,947 miles
  • 2021 – 77,245 miles
  • 2020 – 72,311 miles
  • 2019 – 68,733 miles
  • 2018 – 64,048 miles
  • 2017 – 53,385 miles
  • 2016 – 45,892 miles
  • 2014 – 39,380 miles
  • 2013 – 35,506 miles
  • 2012 – 33,049 miles
  • 2010 – 28,026 miles
  • 2009 – 26,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,742 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,742 miles (+30)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    846317595789
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,712 miles (+5,647)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    306811282098
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,065 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    763512916983
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Fail93,033 miles (+7,897)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    591901648281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass85,136 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    143398816887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,135 miles (+7,188)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    292215000986
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,947 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    925107116859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    492080588374
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edge

  9. Fail77,245 miles (+4,934)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    822165411770
    • MajorNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edge

  10. Pass72,311 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,311 miles
    Test number
    690917481203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    119200234240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,733 miles (+4,685)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    254234446916
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  13. Pass64,048 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    140528102894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,025 miles (+10,640)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    199891495344
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass53,385 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    556059260365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,085 miles (+7,193)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    883958023798
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,892 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    460065507089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,886 miles (+567)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    134805972933
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,319 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    296361077562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    459304064355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail39,380 miles (+2,204)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    896994264384
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail37,176 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    315369574146
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,176 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    596339874134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,506 miles
    Test number
    155331863322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,506 miles (+2,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,506 miles
    Test number
    545241363357
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass33,049 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    836830952323
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall

  27. Fail33,048 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    447700752455
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass31,356 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,356 miles
    Test number
    926713002086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,026 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    411202580188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    231752639437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 SXL

Does LB06 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 SXL is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 SXL?
The MOT on LB06 SXL is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 SXL done?
LB06 SXL was recorded at 98,742 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,400 miles a year.
Has LB06 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 SXL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 SXL 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 SXL find?
LB06 SXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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