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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LL05 BWHMOT history

LL05 BWH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LL05 BWH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,305 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BWH
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
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 BWH was last recorded at 78,305 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,982 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,305 miles
  • 2024 – 77,982 miles
  • 2023 – 77,255 miles
  • 2022 – 76,509 miles
  • 2021 – 75,447 miles
  • 2020 – 74,580 miles
  • 2019 – 73,999 miles
  • 2018 – 72,612 miles
  • 2017 – 71,024 miles
  • 2016 – 68,179 miles
  • 2015 – 63,968 miles
  • 2014 – 60,090 miles
  • 2013 – 58,435 miles
  • 2012 – 57,039 miles
  • 2011 – 48,864 miles
  • 2010 – 42,183 miles
  • 2009 – 30,300 miles
  • 2008 – 20,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle, mainly around eyelets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox sump pan corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,305 miles (+323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    488533804904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle, mainly around eyelets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump pan corroded

  2. Pass77,982 miles (+727)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    371636104665
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump pan corroded

  3. Pass77,255 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    586671999594
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail77,255 miles (+746)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    154806898430
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass76,509 miles (+1,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    267030783888
    • 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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,447 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    944114202689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail75,422 miles (+842)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    493253485519
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,580 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    316593266146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded.

  9. Fail74,574 miles (+575)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    631581753155
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded.

  10. Pass73,999 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    953918351750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail73,984 miles (+1,372)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    543418950470
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass72,612 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    950317819632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + under inflated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail72,612 miles (+1,588)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    967211521581
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + under inflated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass71,024 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    535049925396
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  15. Pass68,179 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    393619141834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail68,149 miles (+4,181)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    357924224350
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass63,968 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    364860784558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,090 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    517377614375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,435 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    447659123436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,432 miles (+1,393)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    286565923350
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass57,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    448379912476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,039 miles (+8,175)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    815778112376
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass48,864 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,864 miles
    Test number
    808659811343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    491664510493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,183 miles (+11,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    452103910483
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass30,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    843567819384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,293 miles (+10,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    610857019393
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass20,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,178 miles
    Test number
    411956628316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL05 BWH

Does LL05 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BWH is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BWH?
The MOT on LL05 BWH is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 BWH done?
LL05 BWH was recorded at 78,305 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has LL05 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BWH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 BWH 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 BWH find?
LL05 BWH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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