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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LB07 LKUMOT history

LB07 LKU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,907 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 LKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 LKU was last recorded at 109,907 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,533 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,374 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,907 miles
  • 2025 – 104,533 miles
  • 2024 – 99,299 miles
  • 2023 – 95,670 miles
  • 2022 – 89,995 miles
  • 2021 – 79,793 miles
  • 2020 – 73,037 miles
  • 2019 – 67,225 miles
  • 2018 – 60,648 miles
  • 2016 – 50,769 miles
  • 2015 – 42,771 miles
  • 2013 – 39,962 miles
  • 2012 – 34,997 miles
  • 2011 – 29,861 miles
  • 2010 – 21,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer both side (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake test not done

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    553652982160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,305 miles (+4,772)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    117765179686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    734422545169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,533 miles (+5,234)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    468145419552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure both clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    653827165456
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail99,299 miles (+3,629)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    980306834667
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass95,670 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    700783141481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    305666840088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail89,995 miles (+10,202)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    914065738786
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,793 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    128918641868
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,793 miles (+6,756)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    820985771177
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,037 miles (+5,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    257930605821
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass67,225 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    842758146069
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 x rear (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail67,225 miles (+6,577)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    607233684766
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 x rear (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass60,648 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    871685556892
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake test not done

  16. Fail60,633 miles (+9,864)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    163020912242
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake test not done

  17. Pass50,769 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    633132222354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,409 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    261111923851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,408 miles (+4,637)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    711945011755
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  20. Pass42,771 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    917515005085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,962 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    457502653379
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass39,962 miles (+4,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    817612853311
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass34,997 miles (+5,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,997 miles
    Test number
    506372062306
    • NoteO/s/r-o/s/f bumpbers scrathed an hit n/s/f wing mirror hit and cracked
    • NoteService light on

  24. Pass29,861 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    808719811351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cut
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

  25. Fail29,861 miles (+8,650)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    886929111319
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cut
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

  26. Pass21,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    214148610294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,211 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    840608310206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB07 LKU

Does LB07 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 LKU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 LKU?
The MOT on LB07 LKU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 LKU done?
LB07 LKU was recorded at 109,907 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LB07 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 LKU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 LKU 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 LB07 LKU find?
LB07 LKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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