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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LE06 HLKMOT history

LE06 HLK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LE06 HLK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,239 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 HLK
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
16 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 HLK was last recorded at 119,239 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,319 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,239 miles
  • 2024 – 118,319 miles
  • 2023 – 115,359 miles
  • 2022 – 105,273 miles
  • 2021 – 94,589 miles
  • 2020 – 88,498 miles
  • 2019 – 79,368 miles
  • 2018 – 73,245 miles
  • 2017 – 65,352 miles
  • 2016 – 62,540 miles
  • 2015 – 58,031 miles
  • 2014 – 56,999 miles
  • 2013 – 54,045 miles
  • 2012 – 47,891 miles
  • 2011 – 40,689 miles
  • 2010 – 34,109 miles
  • 2009 – 26,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,239 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,239 miles (+920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    844302245479
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    728803822440
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,317 miles (+2,958)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,317 miles
    Test number
    838848144048
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,359 miles
    Test number
    854955734897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail115,357 miles (+10,084)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    609033741481
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,273 miles (+10,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    943644356992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,589 miles (+6,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    902377077763
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,498 miles (+9,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    730407730092
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,368 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    476936755718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,245 miles (+7,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    546434908180
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

  11. Pass65,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    345961241108
    • AdvisoryLight switch knob faulty and semi-insecure when selecting fog lamp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror damaged and insecure, interior mirror present and okay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 185/60R14/82T Outer sidewall perishing.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail65,352 miles (+2,812)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    556151117181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLight switch knob faulty and semi-insecure when selecting fog lamp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror damaged and insecure, interior mirror present and okay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 185/60R14/82T Outer sidewall perishing.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass62,540 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    669464234369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail62,474 miles (+4,443)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    314584174036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,031 miles (+1,032)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    167668615123
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  16. Pass56,999 miles (+2,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    985589224185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass54,045 miles (+6,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,045 miles
    Test number
    307860833136
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,891 miles (+7,202)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,891 miles
    Test number
    267045222493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass40,689 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    798868911155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,109 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    360308730132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    132711749153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE06 HLK

Does LE06 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 HLK expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 HLK?
The MOT on LE06 HLK expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 HLK done?
LE06 HLK was recorded at 119,239 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has LE06 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 HLK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE06 HLK 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 HLK find?
LE06 HLK passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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