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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LL05 GXSMOT history

LL05 GXS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LL05 GXS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,860 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 GXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 GXS was last recorded at 118,860 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 7,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,215 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,645 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,860 miles
  • 2025 – 111,215 miles
  • 2024 – 101,594 miles
  • 2023 – 95,951 miles
  • 2021 – 95,894 miles
  • 2020 – 95,176 miles
  • 2019 – 87,478 miles
  • 2018 – 81,239 miles
  • 2017 – 77,038 miles
  • 2016 – 71,238 miles
  • 2015 – 67,618 miles
  • 2014 – 63,625 miles
  • 2013 – 60,238 miles
  • 2012 – 56,904 miles
  • 2011 – 51,129 miles
  • 2010 – 43,183 miles
  • 2009 – 36,175 miles
  • 2008 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,860 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,860 miles (+7,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    442143555757
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass111,215 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    191285068820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,212 miles (+9,618)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    940118592852
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,594 miles (+5,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    697904113961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,951 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    728112449998
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass95,894 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    982636873178
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,894 miles (+718)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    138591586747
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,176 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,176 miles
    Test number
    587800582337
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  9. Fail95,173 miles (+7,695)3 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    314371540167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  10. Pass87,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    352777782512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,478 miles (+6,239)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    731631724237
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,239 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    547549014522
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail81,226 miles (+4,188)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    388922505503
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass77,038 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    319728183774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar link top pin/bush cover slightly split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail77,038 miles (+5,800)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    274504594325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar link top pin/bush cover slightly split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass71,238 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    793691587465
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail71,226 miles (+3,608)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    690815576368
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,618 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    407593305187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,625 miles (+3,387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    196773284021
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteRear exhaust out skin corroded

  20. Pass60,238 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    846808093008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,904 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    929684892003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,129 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,129 miles
    Test number
    588471291025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,183 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    502795480071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,175 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,175 miles
    Test number
    932424809120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    581796798145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    841856598132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LL05 GXS

Does LL05 GXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 GXS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 GXS?
The MOT on LL05 GXS is valid until 21 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 GXS done?
LL05 GXS was recorded at 118,860 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has LL05 GXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 GXS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 GXS 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 GXS find?
LL05 GXS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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