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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

L5 HNXMOT history

L5 HNX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2026.

L5 HNX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
110,060 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 HNX was last recorded at 110,060 miles on 18 Jan 2026, 14,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,101 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,959 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,060 miles
  • 2025 – 95,101 miles
  • 2024 – 79,538 miles
  • 2022 – 59,904 miles
  • 2021 – 49,420 miles
  • 2020 – 48,730 miles
  • 2019 – 47,713 miles
  • 2018 – 46,337 miles
  • 2017 – 45,045 miles
  • 2016 – 43,604 miles
  • 2015 – 42,462 miles
  • 2014 – 41,307 miles
  • 2013 – 40,113 miles
  • 2012 – 38,650 miles
  • 2011 – 36,934 miles
  • 2010 – 35,596 miles
  • 2009 – 33,921 miles
  • 2008 – 32,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,060 miles
  • MajorCentral Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,060 miles (+14,959)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    627184734569
    • MajorCentral Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    201408393530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,101 miles (+15,563)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    765193812855
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass79,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    849537169679
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail79,538 miles (+19,634)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    207608072053
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass59,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    785559465073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail59,904 miles (+10,484)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    586441635721
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    788551706632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,416 miles (+686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,416 miles
    Test number
    277864452973
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,730 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    547745199418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,713 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    556537597961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,337 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    191856915560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    952519465028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,045 miles (+1,441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    955212603506
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass43,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    901919928932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,604 miles (+1,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    838251176014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    824574547444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,462 miles (+1,155)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    444808394062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass41,307 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    806296564297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,113 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    725232983254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,650 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    775733782234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,934 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    267046181261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,596 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    564550480274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,921 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    541627659232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,476 miles
    Test number
    704348668280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HNX

Does L5 HNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 HNX expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 HNX?
The MOT on L5 HNX expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 HNX done?
L5 HNX was recorded at 110,060 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2026, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has L5 HNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HNX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HNX 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 L5 HNX find?
L5 HNX failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2026 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: central headlamp aim too low; central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex, and 10 more.

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