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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LO06 LEOMOT history

LO06 LEO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LO06 LEO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,921 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO06 LEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO06 LEO was last recorded at 100,921 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,219 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,702 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,921 miles
  • 2025 – 99,219 miles
  • 2024 – 95,891 miles
  • 2023 – 92,845 miles
  • 2022 – 89,048 miles
  • 2021 – 85,105 miles
  • 2020 – 82,899 miles
  • 2019 – 78,873 miles
  • 2018 – 72,030 miles
  • 2017 – 63,713 miles
  • 2016 – 55,465 miles
  • 2015 – 50,681 miles
  • 2014 – 41,678 miles
  • 2013 – 36,076 miles
  • 2012 – 33,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryO/S/F OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR BOTH (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    561266023872
    • AdvisoryO/S/F OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail100,921 miles (+1,702)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    969114892113
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,219 miles (+3,328)5 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    873447730847
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension parts, through out. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sign of edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer signs of corrosion at Wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper doesn't clear rear screen
  4. Pass95,891 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    218114246351
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts, throughout. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail95,887 miles (+3,042)3 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    750169577791
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts, throughout. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
  6. Pass92,845 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    816493800362
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail92,845 miles (+3,797)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    461988767602
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass89,048 miles (+3,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    487272628695
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted
  9. Pass85,105 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    191023111135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,899 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    176761199766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail82,899 miles (+4,026)2 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    695994996024
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass78,873 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    668200157500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,030 miles (+8,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,030 miles
    Test number
    104016126498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass63,713 miles (+8,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    127097838221
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel binding slightly
  15. Pass55,465 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    452433279621
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass50,681 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    293112098102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,724 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    709519575077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,678 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    586128644208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,076 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,076 miles
    Test number
    746566853246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass33,004 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    987130572231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,001 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    505736462235
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LO06 LEO

Does LO06 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO06 LEO is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO06 LEO?
The MOT on LO06 LEO is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO06 LEO done?
LO06 LEO was recorded at 100,921 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has LO06 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO06 LEO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO06 LEO 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 LO06 LEO find?
LO06 LEO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: o/s/f outer wheel arch corroded; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both.

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