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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LE06 HBKMOT history

LE06 HBK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LE06 HBK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
192,966 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 HBK
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
14 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 HBK was last recorded at 192,966 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 1,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,052 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,914 miles
Average per year
11,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,966 miles
  • 2023 – 191,052 miles
  • 2022 – 163,501 miles
  • 2021 – 134,610 miles
  • 2020 – 124,962 miles
  • 2019 – 115,487 miles
  • 2018 – 110,316 miles
  • 2017 – 96,939 miles
  • 2016 – 79,542 miles
  • 2015 – 68,937 miles
  • 2014 – 58,248 miles
  • 2013 – 51,916 miles
  • 2012 – 44,162 miles
  • 2011 – 32,431 miles
  • 2010 – 28,178 miles
  • 2009 – 22,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin slightly corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corrosion

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,966 miles
    Test number
    739062643998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corrosion

  2. Fail192,966 miles (+1,914)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,966 miles
    Test number
    577111366553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corrosion

  3. Pass191,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,052 miles
    Test number
    542489172936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,052 miles (+27,551)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,052 miles
    Test number
    121466783297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass163,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,501 miles
    Test number
    425071043576
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail163,501 miles (+28,891)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,501 miles
    Test number
    924367292815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,610 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    241003258603
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail134,610 miles (+9,648)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    327552830380
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass124,962 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,962 miles
    Test number
    198639097385
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail124,962 miles (+9,475)5 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,962 miles
    Test number
    649139218955
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,487 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,487 miles
    Test number
    662575918810
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail115,487 miles (+5,171)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,487 miles
    Test number
    988389103469
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass110,316 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    222170909019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail110,041 miles (+13,102)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,041 miles
    Test number
    994624589260
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass96,939 miles (+17,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    691816880737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,542 miles (+10,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    740062791112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,937 miles (+10,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    295617145002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,248 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,248 miles
    Test number
    877853274010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,916 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    425790123108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,162 miles (+11,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    878371922119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,431 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    549060831123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,178 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,178 miles
    Test number
    340058730460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass22,342 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    282660449258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LE06 HBK

Does LE06 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 HBK expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 HBK?
The MOT on LE06 HBK expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 HBK done?
LE06 HBK was recorded at 192,966 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 11,101 miles a year.
Has LE06 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 HBK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE06 HBK 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 LE06 HBK find?
LE06 HBK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear exhaust skin slightly corrosion; rear under body slightly corrosion.

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