Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

C5 LJNMOT history

C5 LJN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 31,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

C5 LJN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,015 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,722 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C5 LJN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LJN was last recorded at 31,015 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,012 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,015 miles
  • 2025 – 27,933 miles
  • 2024 – 25,302 miles
  • 2023 – 22,729 miles
  • 2022 – 19,298 miles
  • 2021 – 16,885 miles
  • 2020 – 14,713 miles
  • 2019 – 12,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,015 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    567850904882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail31,012 miles (+3,079)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    904241271321
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass27,933 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    337641193553
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  4. Pass25,302 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    100934036374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass22,729 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    921294173165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,298 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,298 miles
    Test number
    604695669126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,885 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    622455325088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass14,713 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    934504668447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    12,021 miles
    Test number
    344008076446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LJN

Does C5 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LJN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LJN?
The MOT on C5 LJN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LJN done?
C5 LJN was recorded at 31,015 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,722 miles a year.
Has C5 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LJN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LJN 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 C5 LJN find?
C5 LJN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Related registrations

Browse all C5L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.