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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

L5 LLVMOT history

L5 LLV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

L5 LLV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
105,428 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LLV was last recorded at 105,428 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,428 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,428 miles
  • 2021 – 105,232 miles
  • 2019 – 104,128 miles
  • 2015 – 98,067 miles
  • 2014 – 91,325 miles
  • 2013 – 85,710 miles
  • 2012 – 78,253 miles
  • 2011 – 68,609 miles
  • 2009 – 58,687 miles
  • 2008 – 49,505 miles
  • 2007 – 42,334 miles
  • 2006 – 36,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,428 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    213432668564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail105,428 miles (+196)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    936424974901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass105,232 miles (+1,104)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    207799594174
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,128 miles (+6,061)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    737012824233
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    595214345242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail98,067 miles (+6,742)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    606364745243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass91,325 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,325 miles
    Test number
    335385844269
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail91,324 miles (+5,614)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    397368934419
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass85,710 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    775332043277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,253 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    688601232002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    528925511015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail68,609 miles (+9,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    608865711099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail58,687 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,687 miles
    Test number
    511481229331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass58,687 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,687 miles
    Test number
    782411129397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    440720528266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,505 miles (+7,171)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    193908918280
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass42,334 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    801764467195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,314 miles (+5,978)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,314 miles
    Test number
    171823367149
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass36,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    134071256120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,336 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    620640256117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about L5 LLV

Does L5 LLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 LLV expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 LLV?
The MOT on L5 LLV expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 LLV done?
L5 LLV was recorded at 105,428 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has L5 LLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LLV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 LLV 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 LLV find?
L5 LLV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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