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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,422 cc

LK06 RUOMOT history

LK06 RUO is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 159,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LK06 RUO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,731 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 RUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 RUO was last recorded at 159,731 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 9,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,254 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,477 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,731 miles
  • 2024 – 150,254 miles
  • 2023 – 147,647 miles
  • 2022 – 144,410 miles
  • 2021 – 140,509 miles
  • 2020 – 137,098 miles
  • 2019 – 132,257 miles
  • 2018 – 126,694 miles
  • 2017 – 115,882 miles
  • 2016 – 108,703 miles
  • 2015 – 98,056 miles
  • 2014 – 81,892 miles
  • 2013 – 65,698 miles
  • 2012 – 52,941 miles
  • 2011 – 43,925 miles
  • 2010 – 33,884 miles
  • 2009 – 22,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,731 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,731 miles (+9,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,731 miles
    Test number
    583294019184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,254 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    139761988183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,647 miles
    Test number
    682007379408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,647 miles (+3,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,647 miles
    Test number
    616854089524
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    371413980448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail144,410 miles (+3,901)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    643979600912
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass140,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    263689654607
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  8. Fail140,509 miles (+3,411)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    774857950415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,098 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,098 miles
    Test number
    246175800270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,095 miles (+4,838)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,095 miles
    Test number
    367340010967
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass132,257 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,257 miles
    Test number
    791742909459
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Fail132,257 miles (+5,563)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,257 miles
    Test number
    472696410072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass126,694 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    241356863699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Fail126,694 miles (+10,812)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    111502057567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass115,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    762313847694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail115,882 miles (+7,179)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    298153254357
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass108,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    832756626461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,703 miles (+10,647)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    947007524079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    940895951129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail98,056 miles (+1,571)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    277167029469
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass96,485 miles (+14,593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    314728555181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    495959854277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,892 miles (+16,194)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    748059354294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass65,698 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    238585333215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,941 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    219646532293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,938 miles (+9,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    735460232253
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass43,925 miles (+10,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,925 miles
    Test number
    548301631274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    334549220437
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass33,884 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    443909620265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    574797529223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail22,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    652287929235
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK06 RUO

Does LK06 RUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK06 RUO is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK06 RUO?
The MOT on LK06 RUO is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK06 RUO done?
LK06 RUO was recorded at 159,731 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has LK06 RUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 RUO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LK06 RUO 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 LK06 RUO find?
LK06 RUO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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