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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

Y5 LBFMOT history

Y5 LBF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y5 LBF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,691 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LBF was last recorded at 57,691 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,599 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
5,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,691 miles
  • 2024 – 51,599 miles
  • 2023 – 42,844 miles
  • 2022 – 20,335 miles
  • 2021 – 16,943 miles
  • 2020 – 16,210 miles
  • 2019 – 14,432 miles
  • 2018 – 13,495 miles
  • 2017 – 12,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,691 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust outer flex deteriorated but not leaking

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flex outer section deteriorated but not resulting in a leak of gasses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm 185 60 15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,691 miles (+6,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    764269790015
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust outer flex deteriorated but not leaking
  2. Pass51,599 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    792626769002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flex outer section deteriorated but not resulting in a leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail51,597 miles (+8,753)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    918297428833
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flex outer section deteriorated but not resulting in a leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass42,844 miles (+11,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    769117846221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi to brake cylinder corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass31,799 miles (+11,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,799 miles
    Test number
    268697860279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight brake imbalance
  6. Pass20,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    20,335 miles
    Test number
    547144096033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,333 miles (+3,390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,333 miles
    Test number
    543982212992
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass16,943 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    255217772910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,210 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,210 miles
    Test number
    967354261076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,432 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,432 miles
    Test number
    551477139941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,495 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,495 miles
    Test number
    245027141765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,343 miles
    Test number
    128848869787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LBF

Does Y5 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LBF is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LBF?
The MOT on Y5 LBF is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LBF done?
Y5 LBF was recorded at 57,691 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,123 miles a year.
Has Y5 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LBF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 LBF 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 Y5 LBF find?
Y5 LBF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central front lower exhaust outer flex deteriorated but not leaking.

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