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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LL05 AWJMOT history

LL05 AWJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LL05 AWJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
132,976 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 AWJ was last recorded at 132,976 miles on 21 May 2024, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2012: 51,021 miles, lower than 51,400 miles on 14 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,884 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,976 miles
  • 2023 – 127,480 miles
  • 2022 – 121,956 miles
  • 2021 – 119,976 miles
  • 2020 – 115,601 miles
  • 2019 – 111,641 miles
  • 2018 – 107,557 miles
  • 2017 – 103,390 miles
  • 2016 – 97,814 miles
  • 2015 – 88,551 miles
  • 2014 – 78,409 miles
  • 2013 – 64,733 miles
  • 2012 – 51,021 miles
  • 2011 – 51,400 miles
  • 2010 – 35,413 miles
  • 2009 – 24,849 miles
  • 2008 – 15,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,976 miles (+92)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,976 miles
    Test number
    496037116272
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  2. Fail132,884 miles (+5,404)10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    125267826973
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  3. Pass127,480 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,480 miles
    Test number
    674591286820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,477 miles (+5,521)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    149797863196
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass121,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    127525782681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,956 miles (+1,980)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    241510682803
    • MajorBraking system leaking SERVO (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK ROD GAITER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass119,976 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,976 miles
    Test number
    373463183785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,974 miles (+4,373)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,974 miles
    Test number
    648487451119
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass115,601 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    199681786498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,599 miles (+3,958)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    179275069134
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    113980903220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,641 miles (+4,084)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    732114446745
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,557 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    448563886758
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail107,557 miles (+4,167)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    418469375322
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass103,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    639321095266
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has large travel

  16. Fail103,390 miles (+5,576)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    552964943232
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has large travel

  17. Pass97,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    929258866724
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail97,814 miles (+9,263)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    605949158021
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass88,551 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    791843946317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,272 miles (+9,863)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    508608778966
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,409 miles (+13,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    936273604293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,733 miles (+13,712)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    688096293153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking on tread

  23. Pass51,021 miles (-379)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    828146902220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass51,400 miles (+15,987)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,400 miles
    Test number
    586085591188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,413 miles (+10,564)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    813651400286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear numberplate loose

  26. Pass24,849 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,849 miles
    Test number
    552297719289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    214053588132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,536 miles2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    210532688450
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL05 AWJ

Does LL05 AWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 AWJ expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AWJ?
The MOT on LL05 AWJ expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 AWJ done?
LL05 AWJ was recorded at 132,976 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has LL05 AWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AWJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 AWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 AWJ find?
LL05 AWJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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