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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL05 LFSMOT history

LL05 LFS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LL05 LFS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,909 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LFS was last recorded at 131,909 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 11,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,718 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,191 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,909 miles
  • 2025 – 120,718 miles
  • 2024 – 113,066 miles
  • 2023 – 105,997 miles
  • 2022 – 100,540 miles
  • 2021 – 97,608 miles
  • 2019 – 92,184 miles
  • 2018 – 88,819 miles
  • 2017 – 81,676 miles
  • 2016 – 74,544 miles
  • 2015 – 68,168 miles
  • 2014 – 57,818 miles
  • 2013 – 49,094 miles
  • 2012 – 44,203 miles
  • 2011 – 36,350 miles
  • 2010 – 30,152 miles
  • 2009 – 24,156 miles
  • 2008 – 18,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,909 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust very rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • NSF TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,909 miles (+11,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,909 miles
    Test number
    284154714451
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,718 miles (+7,652)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    754503349918
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass113,066 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    683870715900
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60X14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail112,966 miles (+6,969)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    419370203731
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,997 miles (+5,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,997 miles
    Test number
    897468392192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,540 miles (+2,932)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,540 miles
    Test number
    446370087427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  7. Pass97,608 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    654172916117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,184 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,184 miles
    Test number
    783214952700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,819 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    522550652271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,676 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    804184386628
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  11. Pass74,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    307918339157
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryNSR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

  12. Fail74,544 miles (+6,376)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    562920532664
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryNSR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

  13. Pass68,168 miles (+10,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    945339785188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,818 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    487487194161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,094 miles (+4,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    936828793159
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on edge

  16. Pass44,203 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    347278902231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,350 miles (+6,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    445379631150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass30,152 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,152 miles
    Test number
    200343830173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,156 miles (+5,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    471781769136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass18,858 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,858 miles
    Test number
    263097758483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LL05 LFS

Does LL05 LFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 LFS is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LFS?
The MOT on LL05 LFS is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 LFS done?
LL05 LFS was recorded at 131,909 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has LL05 LFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LFS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 LFS 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 LFS find?
LL05 LFS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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