
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LD06 VPLMOT history
LD06 VPL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 145,875 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD06 VPL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD06 VPL was last recorded at 145,875 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,875 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,875 miles
- 2024 – 138,678 miles
- 2023 – 131,559 miles
- 2022 – 127,726 miles
- 2021 – 124,661 miles
- 2020 – 124,619 miles
- 2019 – 112,775 miles
- 2018 – 112,775 miles
- 2017 – 99,880 miles
- 2016 – 85,882 miles
- 2015 – 72,881 miles
- 2014 – 59,055 miles
- 2013 – 40,196 miles
- 2012 – 33,400 miles
- 2011 – 28,005 miles
- 2010 – 23,973 miles
- 2009 – 18,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel is highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRusty rear subframe + rusty suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,875 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 145,875 miles
- Test number
- 834300247337
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel is high
- AdvisoryRusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components
Fail145,875 miles (+7,197)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,875 miles
- Test number
- 735026840272
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel is high
- AdvisoryRusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components
Pass138,678 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,678 miles
- Test number
- 884925882130
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRusty rear subframe + rusty rear springs.
Fail138,678 miles (+7,119)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,678 miles
- Test number
- 469576639425
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRusty rear subframe + rusty rear springs.
Pass131,559 miles (+3,833)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,559 miles
- Test number
- 504156000577
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + front brake pads low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,726 miles (+79)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,726 miles
- Test number
- 205291048856
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.
Fail127,647 miles (+2,986)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,647 miles
- Test number
- 974932902483
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.
Pass124,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,661 miles
- Test number
- 486986873678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,661 miles (+42)1 dangerous3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,661 miles
- Test number
- 728295076576
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,619 miles (+84)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 124,619 miles
- Test number
- 296279405794
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail124,535 miles (+5,392)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,535 miles
- Test number
- 372512416348
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEngine oil level above max
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,143 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,143 miles
- Test number
- 420669939820
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail119,143 miles (+6,368)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,143 miles
- Test number
- 766569201897
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,775 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,775 miles
- Test number
- 948832562546
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,775 miles (+5,193)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,775 miles
- Test number
- 189662293453
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working upper & lower. (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Inop. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,582 miles (+7,702)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,582 miles
- Test number
- 841010361433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,880 miles (+13,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,880 miles
- Test number
- 670453391031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 85,882 miles
- Test number
- 928652357715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,882 miles (+13,001)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,882 miles
- Test number
- 193258095123
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass72,881 miles (+13,826)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 72,881 miles
- Test number
- 965239855020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,055 miles (+18,859)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 59,055 miles
- Test number
- 579486344026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass40,196 miles (+6,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 40,196 miles
- Test number
- 885937843063
- 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)
Pass33,400 miles (+5,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 33,400 miles
- Test number
- 975365632077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass28,005 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 28,005 miles
- Test number
- 378721231026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,973 miles (+5,882)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 23,973 miles
- Test number
- 564140240060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,091 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 18,091 miles
- Test number
- 373367249080
- NotePower steering drive belt starting to crack
Questions about LD06 VPL
- Does LD06 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD06 VPL expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD06 VPL?
- The MOT on LD06 VPL expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD06 VPL done?
- LD06 VPL was recorded at 145,875 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
- Has LD06 VPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD06 VPL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD06 VPL 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 LD06 VPL find?
- LD06 VPL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint; handbrake travel is high, and 1 more.
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