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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB58 BKVMOT history

LB58 BKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,169 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB58 BKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB58 BKV was last recorded at 117,169 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 8,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,097 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
8,072 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,169 miles
  • 2023 – 109,097 miles
  • 2022 – 108,540 miles
  • 2021 – 105,567 miles
  • 2020 – 94,255 miles
  • 2019 – 88,088 miles
  • 2018 – 82,297 miles
  • 2017 – 74,964 miles
  • 2016 – 69,295 miles
  • 2015 – 64,887 miles
  • 2014 – 57,413 miles
  • 2013 – 42,158 miles
  • 2012 – 38,217 miles
  • 2011 – 32,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,169 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,169 miles (+8,072)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    825113767891
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,097 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    364345304301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    237993156157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail108,540 miles (+2,973)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    132455848462
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks pads wear lead wire (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,567 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    370871157320
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail105,567 miles (+11,312)3 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    217995299919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass94,255 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    525087076778
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail94,253 miles (+6,165)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    243330544237
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass88,088 miles (+5,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    262300207466
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high performance ok
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
  10. Pass82,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    346763516489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail82,297 miles (+7,333)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    870499648395
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    655764604618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail74,964 miles (+5,669)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    815441108486
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass69,295 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    231633269595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,293 miles (+4,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    893478523849
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass64,887 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    373307042357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,886 miles (+7,473)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    537771846466
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass57,413 miles (+15,255)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    667448414275
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly
  19. Pass42,158 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    647440423244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,217 miles (+6,112)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,217 miles
    Test number
    428743952420
    • NoteAll wipers smearing
    • NoteN/s/r lower sidelamp inop
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding on
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 60%
  21. Pass32,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    879845751334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB58 BKV

Does LB58 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB58 BKV expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB58 BKV?
The MOT on LB58 BKV expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB58 BKV done?
LB58 BKV was recorded at 117,169 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has LB58 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB58 BKV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB58 BKV 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 LB58 BKV find?
LB58 BKV failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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