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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LP05 STYMOT history

LP05 STY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LP05 STY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,142 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP05 STY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP05 STY was last recorded at 122,142 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,724 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,418 miles
Average per year
7,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,142 miles
  • 2025 – 119,724 miles
  • 2024 – 97,586 miles
  • 2022 – 88,971 miles
  • 2021 – 80,511 miles
  • 2020 – 77,783 miles
  • 2019 – 72,660 miles
  • 2018 – 67,980 miles
  • 2017 – 62,230 miles
  • 2016 – 48,600 miles
  • 2015 – 38,032 miles
  • 2014 – 29,288 miles
  • 2013 – 21,810 miles
  • 2012 – 19,516 miles
  • 2011 – 15,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,142 miles (+2,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,142 miles
    Test number
    126353636070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass119,724 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    176937132937
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,724 miles (+22,138)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    443144841957
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,586 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    188990661444
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail97,586 miles (+8,615)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    997692421447
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,971 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    269717843393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,876 miles (+8,365)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    488321964036
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,511 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    474608418475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail80,494 miles (+2,711)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    979579577128
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass77,783 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    301253652337
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,756 miles (+5,096)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    667644399912
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,660 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    477822513254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,658 miles (+4,678)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    466367737667
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass67,980 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    280027884960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,230 miles (+13,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    676677118959
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Pass48,600 miles (+10,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    831582156753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Pass38,032 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    798859345154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,288 miles (+7,478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    167652344118
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass21,810 miles (+2,294)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    995803233178
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass19,516 miles (+3,752)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    375934842184
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass15,764 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    206675341183
    • NoteAdvise(both front tyres wearing near on edge on 2mm)

Questions about LP05 STY

Does LP05 STY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP05 STY is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP05 STY?
The MOT on LP05 STY is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP05 STY done?
LP05 STY was recorded at 122,142 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,001 miles a year.
Has LP05 STY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP05 STY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP05 STY 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 LP05 STY find?
LP05 STY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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