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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL05 KYJMOT history

LL05 KYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LL05 KYJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,088 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 KYJ was last recorded at 136,088 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,657 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,431 miles
Average per year
6,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,088 miles
  • 2025 – 133,657 miles
  • 2023 – 123,742 miles
  • 2022 – 110,292 miles
  • 2021 – 100,703 miles
  • 2020 – 99,571 miles
  • 2019 – 97,808 miles
  • 2018 – 94,329 miles
  • 2017 – 91,277 miles
  • 2016 – 87,486 miles
  • 2015 – 77,174 miles
  • 2013 – 54,626 miles
  • 2012 – 45,601 miles
  • 2011 – 38,807 miles
  • 2010 – 31,671 miles
  • 2009 – 23,278 miles
  • 2008 – 18,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,088 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,088 miles (+2,431)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,088 miles
    Test number
    419433406532
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,657 miles (+9,915)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,657 miles
    Test number
    993768682408
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,742 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    227428656310
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,742 miles (+13,450)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    955172354489
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,292 miles (+9,589)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    930385753841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    955515226132
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,703 miles (+1,132)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    704504152848
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,571 miles (+1,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,571 miles
    Test number
    672729541519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,808 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    123460495789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,756 miles (+3,427)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    558852965373
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,329 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,329 miles
    Test number
    527012164226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,321 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    717155499596
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass91,277 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    889534753493
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail91,260 miles (+3,774)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    755866667738
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass87,486 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    648185229661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail87,484 miles (+10,310)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    104162213714
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail77,174 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,174 miles
    Test number
    755353665032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass77,174 miles (+22,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,174 miles
    Test number
    996403965029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,626 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    639853293008
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail54,622 miles (+9,021)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    645732993015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass45,601 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    428658582053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,807 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    678474281029
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail38,804 miles (+7,133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,804 miles
    Test number
    499363181024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass31,671 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    582309260087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,278 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,278 miles
    Test number
    131116589412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,533 miles
    Test number
    241307778016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KYJ

Does LL05 KYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 KYJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KYJ?
The MOT on LL05 KYJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 KYJ done?
LL05 KYJ was recorded at 136,088 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,599 miles a year.
Has LL05 KYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KYJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 KYJ 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 KYJ find?
LL05 KYJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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