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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LX06 LCTMOT history

LX06 LCT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LX06 LCT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 LCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 LCT was last recorded at 79,282 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,830 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,282 miles
  • 2025 – 77,830 miles
  • 2024 – 77,393 miles
  • 2023 – 75,720 miles
  • 2022 – 73,930 miles
  • 2021 – 73,182 miles
  • 2020 – 70,012 miles
  • 2019 – 66,043 miles
  • 2018 – 60,686 miles
  • 2017 – 55,381 miles
  • 2016 – 53,962 miles
  • 2015 – 49,732 miles
  • 2014 – 45,678 miles
  • 2013 – 40,592 miles
  • 2012 – 35,399 miles
  • 2011 – 29,544 miles
  • 2010 – 23,274 miles
  • 2009 – 17,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    691863448737
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,282 miles (+1,452)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    431609852572
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,830 miles (+437)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    647668924556
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,393 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    278470111188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,720 miles (+1,790)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    683622225778
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    181542801028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,930 miles (+748)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    392803179893
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,182 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    471330278887
    • 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))

  9. Pass70,012 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    517574399983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,043 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    908685143529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,943 miles (+5,257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    925590155201
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,686 miles (+5,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    242056377086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall dot> 3813

  13. Pass55,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    419223018419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,381 miles (+1,419)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    875494223202
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  15. Pass53,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    121430801950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,962 miles (+138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    965891621469
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,824 miles (+4,092)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    419130856858
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets feed pipes is leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring

  18. Pass49,732 miles (+4,054)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    538049615265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteEngine misfiring slightly
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished excessively

  19. Pass45,678 miles (+5,086)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    386416794163
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes have play under load
    • NoteEngine misfiring slightly at idle speed

  20. Pass40,592 miles (+5,193)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    189487593156
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine has a slight misfire
    • NoteFront lower arms have play under load
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to smear
    • NoteNearside front tyre is punctured on inner edge

  21. Pass35,399 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    325071502250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,544 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    125437721244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,274 miles (+5,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    701220290137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass17,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,484 miles
    Test number
    990076059137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX06 LCT

Does LX06 LCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX06 LCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX06 LCT?
The MOT on LX06 LCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX06 LCT done?
LX06 LCT was recorded at 79,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has LX06 LCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 LCT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX06 LCT 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 LX06 LCT find?
LX06 LCT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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