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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LL05 AOUMOT history

LL05 AOU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LL05 AOU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,013 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 AOU was last recorded at 55,013 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,010 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,013 miles
  • 2024 – 52,821 miles
  • 2023 – 51,589 miles
  • 2022 – 51,089 miles
  • 2021 – 50,248 miles
  • 2020 – 48,602 miles
  • 2019 – 46,563 miles
  • 2018 – 43,991 miles
  • 2017 – 38,383 miles
  • 2016 – 33,417 miles
  • 2015 – 32,481 miles
  • 2014 – 31,361 miles
  • 2013 – 29,427 miles
  • 2012 – 25,608 miles
  • 2011 – 21,929 miles
  • 2010 – 18,765 miles
  • 2009 – 15,991 miles
  • 2008 – 11,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,013 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    385357225028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Fail55,010 miles (+2,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    423731826891
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass52,821 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    749092329546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,589 miles (+500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    140976855067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  5. Pass51,089 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    814238273051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,248 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    258845244211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass48,602 miles (+2,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    519277971600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing starting to corroded

  8. Pass46,563 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    660801746778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,991 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    851345520034
    • 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))

  10. Fail43,989 miles (+5,606)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    226178041850
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass38,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    556703674151
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail38,383 miles (+4,966)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    294078479077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass33,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    390721828244
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail33,417 miles (+936)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    792572663359
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass32,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    908653978599
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Fail32,475 miles (+1,114)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    573750775235
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Fail31,361 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    375778904332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,361 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    455248304308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,427 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    426509113421
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  20. Pass29,427 miles (+3,819)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    528009613323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  21. Pass25,608 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    666137312377
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

  22. Fail25,608 miles (+3,679)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    866467312355
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

  23. Pass21,929 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,929 miles
    Test number
    939608201310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,765 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,765 miles
    Test number
    553469700353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,991 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,991 miles
    Test number
    192249089282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,868 miles
    Test number
    423151228228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 AOU

Does LL05 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 AOU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AOU?
The MOT on LL05 AOU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 AOU done?
LL05 AOU was recorded at 55,013 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,468 miles a year.
Has LL05 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AOU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 AOU 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 LL05 AOU find?
LL05 AOU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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