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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB06 VZHMOT history

LB06 VZH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,714 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VZH was last recorded at 108,714 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 9,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,264 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,450 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,714 miles
  • 2025 – 99,264 miles
  • 2024 – 93,206 miles
  • 2023 – 86,367 miles
  • 2022 – 83,674 miles
  • 2021 – 80,180 miles
  • 2020 – 77,005 miles
  • 2019 – 70,705 miles
  • 2018 – 58,840 miles
  • 2017 – 57,047 miles
  • 2016 – 53,362 miles
  • 2015 – 49,900 miles
  • 2014 – 47,341 miles
  • 2013 – 43,566 miles
  • 2012 – 39,400 miles
  • 2011 – 34,899 miles
  • 2010 – 29,858 miles
  • 2009 – 24,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    200043729641
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail108,709 miles (+9,445)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    415274761557
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass99,264 miles (+6,058)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,264 miles
    Test number
    529821103735
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass93,206 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    314459336712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,367 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    157669498225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,346 miles (+2,672)1 dangerous5 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,346 miles
    Test number
    336601922305
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly perished / cracking with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding / deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S -- rearmost bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Washer jets not secured -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorating -- beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing , with cut and nail in tread.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam mount bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear O/S & N/S seatbelts slow to retract
    • AdvisorySign of coolant staining lower part of radiator
    • AdvisorySlight damage O/S outer sill
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts weak
    • AdvisoryTravel handbrake
  7. Pass83,674 miles (+3,494)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    896639150380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre some uneven wear on inside edge.
  8. Pass80,180 miles (+3,175)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    539014437723
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass77,005 miles (+6,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    397770039256
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass70,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    562402110009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,705 miles (+11,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    493228849340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    490142497015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail58,840 miles (+1,793)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    396761194460
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass57,047 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    701765551285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  15. Fail57,047 miles (+3,685)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    555841397430
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  16. Pass53,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    529913057940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,362 miles (+3,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    665467301635
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass49,900 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    199337615152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,341 miles (+3,775)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    906283614106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  20. Pass43,566 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,566 miles
    Test number
    147894513114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,400 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    747735312120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Fail34,899 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,899 miles
    Test number
    485538111136
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass34,899 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,899 miles
    Test number
    499388311112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,858 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    241760800178
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass24,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,172 miles
    Test number
    261804979417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VZH

Does LB06 VZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VZH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VZH?
The MOT on LB06 VZH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VZH done?
LB06 VZH was recorded at 108,714 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has LB06 VZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VZH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 VZH 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 VZH find?
LB06 VZH passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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