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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LL05 BWPMOT history

LL05 BWP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LL05 BWP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,542 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BWP
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
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 BWP was last recorded at 111,542 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,295 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,542 miles
  • 2023 – 110,295 miles
  • 2022 – 99,866 miles
  • 2021 – 89,452 miles
  • 2020 – 83,629 miles
  • 2019 – 78,996 miles
  • 2018 – 72,458 miles
  • 2017 – 66,129 miles
  • 2016 – 60,326 miles
  • 2015 – 56,606 miles
  • 2014 – 52,079 miles
  • 2013 – 48,675 miles
  • 2012 – 40,481 miles
  • 2011 – 36,111 miles
  • 2010 – 31,774 miles
  • 2009 – 24,790 miles
  • 2008 – 18,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Washer pipe split but still gets enough water on the screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,542 miles
    Test number
    338867918777
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,542 miles (+1,247)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,542 miles
    Test number
    149403912153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,295 miles
    Test number
    754680069490
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split but still gets enough water on the screen

  4. Fail110,295 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,295 miles
    Test number
    551388269834
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split but still gets enough water on the screen

  5. Fail110,295 miles (+10,429)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,295 miles
    Test number
    662428925248
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat contains center seat belt and fixing looks adrift (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split but still gets enough water on the screen

  6. Pass99,866 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    322389780385
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail99,866 miles (+10,414)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    887636527129
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    843134054017
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail89,452 miles (+5,823)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    243502336132
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass83,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    812092694311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail83,628 miles (+4,632)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    287022306185
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass78,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    363968328291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,996 miles (+6,538)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    431923683427
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    248558408811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail72,458 miles (+6,329)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    604075686972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass66,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    355736322105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,129 miles (+5,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    491561368496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass60,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    457359765195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,326 miles (+3,720)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    207880637469
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass56,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    960124636478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  21. Fail56,606 miles (+4,527)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    885972543843
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  22. Pass52,079 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    346405994446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,060 miles (+3,385)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    825823494205
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine mangenment light on

  24. Pass48,675 miles (+8,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    577993123358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass40,481 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    888671222240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,111 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    459840621287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass31,774 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    392792600233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,790 miles
    Test number
    122676999139
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING OUT.

  29. Fail24,790 miles (+6,001)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,790 miles
    Test number
    703346199169
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING OUT.

  30. Pass18,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,789 miles
    Test number
    541720708246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL05 BWP

Does LL05 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 BWP expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BWP?
The MOT on LL05 BWP expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 BWP done?
LL05 BWP was recorded at 111,542 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has LL05 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BWP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 BWP 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 BWP find?
LL05 BWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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