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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LE05 AEZMOT history

LE05 AEZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LE05 AEZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,047 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 AEZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 AEZ was last recorded at 93,047 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 8,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,000 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,047 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,047 miles
  • 2025 – 85,000 miles
  • 2024 – 79,941 miles
  • 2023 – 74,122 miles
  • 2022 – 69,726 miles
  • 2021 – 65,759 miles
  • 2020 – 62,138 miles
  • 2019 – 56,967 miles
  • 2018 – 51,581 miles
  • 2017 – 46,482 miles
  • 2015 – 38,967 miles
  • 2014 – 34,137 miles
  • 2013 – 29,089 miles
  • 2012 – 26,389 miles
  • 2011 – 24,731 miles
  • 2010 – 21,026 miles
  • 2009 – 17,271 miles
  • 2008 – 11,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,047 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver Side near the door corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Back box is heavily corroded and started coming apart at seems

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • CAT heat shield is insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,047 miles (+8,047)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,047 miles
    Test number
    782087636845
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver Side near the door corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,000 miles (+5,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    222979765865
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust defective

  3. Pass79,941 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    873759521245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,940 miles (+5,818)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    126581869679
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill badly corroded requires attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill badly corroded requires attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass74,122 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,122 miles
    Test number
    155672918181
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror mounted lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box is heavily corroded and started coming apart at seems
    • AdvisoryCAT heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,122 miles (+4,396)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,122 miles
    Test number
    662910574743
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror mounted lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box is heavily corroded and started coming apart at seems
    • AdvisoryCAT heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,726 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    361712013952
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp mounting defective but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer substantially corroded

  8. Fail69,726 miles (+3,967)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    335431833539
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp mounting defective but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer substantially corroded

  9. Pass65,759 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    861385603994
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outboard pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,759 miles (+3,621)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    679107403373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outboard pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,138 miles (+5,171)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    656628121337
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

  12. Pass56,967 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    547181743651
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Fail56,967 miles (+5,386)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    122429753287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass51,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    246663158533
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail51,581 miles (+5,099)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    298600455980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass46,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    784670732978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,482 miles (+7,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    768647802147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass38,967 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    626766938221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,864 miles (+4,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    767704454228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass34,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    459100404315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,137 miles (+5,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    816558494235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,089 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    449491603372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,389 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    648610502305
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear exhaust box external corroded

  24. Fail26,389 miles (+1,658)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    917879492297
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear exhaust box external corroded

  25. Pass24,731 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,731 miles
    Test number
    855331401365
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront Number Plate Cracked
    • NoteNear Side Rear Foot Brake Not Locking

  26. Fail24,731 miles (+65)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,731 miles
    Test number
    617569391278
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront Number Plate Cracked
    • NoteNear Side Rear Foot Brake Not Locking

  27. Fail24,666 miles (+3,640)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,666 miles
    Test number
    909914691277
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass21,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    301748410484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,026 miles (+3,755)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    561088210223
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass17,271 miles (+5,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    621040749276
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass11,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,537 miles
    Test number
    472487918295
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE05 AEZ

Does LE05 AEZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 AEZ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 AEZ?
The MOT on LE05 AEZ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 AEZ done?
LE05 AEZ was recorded at 93,047 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has LE05 AEZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 AEZ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 AEZ 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 LE05 AEZ find?
LE05 AEZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front driver side near the door corrosion, and 2 more.

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