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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LC05 FFYMOT history

LC05 FFY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LC05 FFY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,251 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 FFY was last recorded at 122,251 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,074 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,177 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,251 miles
  • 2025 – 116,074 miles
  • 2024 – 113,691 miles
  • 2023 – 107,678 miles
  • 2022 – 101,515 miles
  • 2020 – 96,305 miles
  • 2019 – 90,611 miles
  • 2018 – 85,833 miles
  • 2017 – 78,036 miles
  • 2016 – 72,228 miles
  • 2015 – 66,614 miles
  • 2014 – 60,096 miles
  • 2013 – 52,944 miles
  • 2012 – 44,957 miles
  • 2011 – 38,157 miles
  • 2010 – 36,430 miles
  • 2009 – 32,028 miles
  • 2008 – 26,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,251 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,251 miles (+6,177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,251 miles
    Test number
    911079068926
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,074 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    659707025751
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,070 miles (+2,379)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    697539716441
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,691 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,691 miles
    Test number
    624531938797
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail113,691 miles (+6,013)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,691 miles
    Test number
    980253388190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,678 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    433372859998
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail107,676 miles (+6,161)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    687002724561
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass101,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    283583073315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,515 miles (+5,210)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    344440090477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    326443688842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,305 miles (+5,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    996238574166
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass90,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    755142005012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail90,609 miles (+4,776)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    102438067100
    • DangerousOffside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass85,833 miles (+7,797)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    223464635029
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  15. Pass78,036 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    424648767053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,228 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,228 miles
    Test number
    184437534865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,614 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,614 miles
    Test number
    766464735174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,096 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    326629714174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,944 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    635673713104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,957 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    925162342103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,157 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    287830031408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,430 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    310984130195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,041 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    641534130083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,028 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    450655919181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,414 miles
    Test number
    261507218136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail26,414 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,414 miles
    Test number
    563667518164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC05 FFY

Does LC05 FFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 FFY is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FFY?
The MOT on LC05 FFY is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 FFY done?
LC05 FFY was recorded at 122,251 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has LC05 FFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FFY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 FFY 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 LC05 FFY find?
LC05 FFY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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