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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LL05 BWJMOT history

LL05 BWJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LL05 BWJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,228 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 BWJ was last recorded at 104,228 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,974 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,228 miles
  • 2024 – 102,974 miles
  • 2023 – 97,717 miles
  • 2022 – 96,953 miles
  • 2021 – 96,177 miles
  • 2020 – 95,837 miles
  • 2019 – 94,632 miles
  • 2018 – 91,092 miles
  • 2017 – 78,244 miles
  • 2016 – 68,477 miles
  • 2015 – 64,072 miles
  • 2014 – 63,340 miles
  • 2013 – 59,498 miles
  • 2012 – 57,492 miles
  • 2011 – 55,973 miles
  • 2010 – 51,826 miles
  • 2009 – 46,622 miles
  • 2008 – 40,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,228 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front shock absorber is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,228 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    526189134920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass102,974 miles (+19)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,974 miles
    Test number
    554047342219
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail102,955 miles (+5,238)2 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,955 miles
    Test number
    188135949891
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake weaker than o/s

  4. Pass97,717 miles (+764)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    873219067319
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,953 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    506310050965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,177 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    852171857842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,837 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    546314213694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    314561014029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,632 miles (+3,540)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    732088047746
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    513968608185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,092 miles (+12,848)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    805955928500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,244 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    440379046676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Fail78,242 miles (+9,765)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    679831658382
    • 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 Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryAll wipers in poor condition

  14. Pass68,477 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    614560946230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,072 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    124531402695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,340 miles (+3,842)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    758500514229
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres age cracks 9yrs. old.

  17. Pass59,498 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    767733713233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,492 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    199845812269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    309571121247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,973 miles (+4,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    829841221292
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail51,826 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    794036110225
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass51,826 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    943866510271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    503560339275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,622 miles (+5,890)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    814300139245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass40,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    341568728244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 BWJ

Does LL05 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BWJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BWJ?
The MOT on LL05 BWJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 BWJ done?
LL05 BWJ was recorded at 104,228 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has LL05 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BWJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 BWJ 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 BWJ find?
LL05 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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