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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

LB15 SMXMOT history

LB15 SMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,185 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 SMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 SMX was last recorded at 78,185 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 17,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,854 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,331 miles
Average per year
8,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,185 miles
  • 2025 – 60,854 miles
  • 2024 – 52,426 miles
  • 2023 – 39,112 miles
  • 2022 – 33,040 miles
  • 2021 – 29,045 miles
  • 2020 – 26,638 miles
  • 2019 – 19,006 miles
  • 2018 – 9,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,185 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,185 miles (+17,331)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    617505350808
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass60,854 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    461851305685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,426 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    200943636812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail52,410 miles (+13,298)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    924750580000
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light flashing on the dash (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass39,112 miles (+6,072)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    753432087247
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass33,040 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    465340040084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,045 miles (+2,407)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    610929622654
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass26,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,638 miles
    Test number
    809191580838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail26,638 miles (+7,632)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,638 miles
    Test number
    302523580301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass19,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,006 miles
    Test number
    623358386097
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs wearing thin

  11. Fail19,006 miles (+9,567)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,006 miles
    Test number
    107084836104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs wearing thin

  12. Pass9,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    9,439 miles
    Test number
    652502353766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 SMX

Does LB15 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 SMX is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 SMX?
The MOT on LB15 SMX is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 SMX done?
LB15 SMX was recorded at 78,185 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 8,611 miles a year.
Has LB15 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 SMX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB15 SMX 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 LB15 SMX find?
LB15 SMX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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