Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LL05 BVYMOT history
LL05 BVY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,113 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL05 BVY
- 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
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL05 BVY was last recorded at 135,113 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,011 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,102 miles
- Average per year
- 6,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,113 miles
- 2024 – 133,011 miles
- 2023 – 129,935 miles
- 2022 – 124,133 miles
- 2021 – 117,874 miles
- 2020 – 112,215 miles
- 2019 – 104,800 miles
- 2018 – 98,298 miles
- 2017 – 91,340 miles
- 2015 – 83,590 miles
- 2014 – 76,534 miles
- 2013 – 63,825 miles
- 2011 – 41,607 miles
- 2010 – 29,675 miles
- 2009 – 20,813 miles
- 2008 – 18,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Interior rear view mirror missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,113 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,113 miles
- Test number
- 615124426153
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,113 miles (+2,102)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,113 miles
- Test number
- 143777387856
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,011 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,011 miles
- Test number
- 227510567452
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail133,011 miles (+3,076)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,011 miles
- Test number
- 778693927547
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,935 miles (+5,802)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 129,935 miles
- Test number
- 518809003574
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,133 miles (+6,259)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,133 miles
- Test number
- 679509625896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,874 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,874 miles
- Test number
- 217793281873
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,874 miles (+5,659)7 major3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,874 miles
- Test number
- 872513484518
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,215 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 112,215 miles
- Test number
- 691565959070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,800 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 104,800 miles
- Test number
- 372620265786
- AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust detoriated
Fail104,800 miles (+6,502)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,800 miles
- Test number
- 746492564296
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust detoriated
Pass98,298 miles (+6,958)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,298 miles
- Test number
- 896384487315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,340 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 91,340 miles
- Test number
- 735896698294
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear wheel
Fail91,340 miles (+7,750)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,340 miles
- Test number
- 374359251393
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear wheel
Pass83,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 83,590 miles
- Test number
- 510884876795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,590 miles (+6,966)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,590 miles
- Test number
- 307027007390
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass76,624 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,624 miles
- Test number
- 738551425006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,534 miles (+1,994)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,534 miles
- Test number
- 318446044318
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail74,540 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,540 miles
- Test number
- 766043914011
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated.
Pass74,540 miles (+10,715)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 74,540 miles
- Test number
- 799873914076
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated.
Pass63,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,825 miles
- Test number
- 188455413056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,825 miles (+22,218)3 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,825 miles
- Test number
- 128892613020
- DangerousNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass41,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,607 miles
- Test number
- 275203831168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,607 miles (+11,932)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,607 miles
- Test number
- 435883831166
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass29,675 miles (+8,862)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 29,675 miles
- Test number
- 484094130171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,813 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,813 miles
- Test number
- 771458979021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,163 miles
- Test number
- 741844998141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL05 BVY
- Does LL05 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BVY is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL05 BVY?
- The MOT on LL05 BVY is valid until 4 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 BVY done?
- LL05 BVY was recorded at 135,113 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
- Has LL05 BVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL05 BVY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL05 BVY 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 BVY find?
- LL05 BVY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside, and 1 more.
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