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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LL05 GENMOT history

LL05 GEN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LL05 GEN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,988 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 GEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 GEN was last recorded at 94,988 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,984 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,988 miles
  • 2025 – 80,264 miles
  • 2024 – 71,578 miles
  • 2023 – 63,633 miles
  • 2022 – 53,206 miles
  • 2021 – 51,298 miles
  • 2020 – 49,880 miles
  • 2019 – 46,968 miles
  • 2018 – 43,790 miles
  • 2017 – 40,201 miles
  • 2016 – 34,610 miles
  • 2015 – 29,189 miles
  • 2014 – 23,706 miles
  • 2013 – 18,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,988 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,988 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    302394845183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,984 miles (+12)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    625200641954
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail94,972 miles (+14,708)7 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    912629555091
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch on the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,264 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    710117226410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,260 miles (+8,682)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    644078373543
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass71,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,578 miles
    Test number
    671754390208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,560 miles (+7,927)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    226211099169
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,633 miles (+10,427)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    855336842776
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass53,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    102122681199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail53,206 miles (+1,908)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    791331993209
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,298 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    655527997629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    298647514530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,880 miles (+2,912)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    114242668444
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass46,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    329821661842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail46,968 miles (+3,178)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    171366203403
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass43,790 miles (+3,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    850769732519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    962378717608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail40,201 miles (+5,591)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    764293834794
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,610 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    350585837051
    • AdvisoryO/s front and both rear tyres showing signs of age

  20. Pass29,189 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    455102515194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,706 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,706 miles
    Test number
    318602724157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,879 miles
    Test number
    378987903136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,879 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,879 miles
    Test number
    459447603198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL05 GEN

Does LL05 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 GEN is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 GEN?
The MOT on LL05 GEN is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 GEN done?
LL05 GEN was recorded at 94,988 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has LL05 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 GEN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 GEN 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 GEN find?
LL05 GEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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