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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL05 MEGMOT history

LL05 MEG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LL05 MEG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
43,693 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 MEG
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 MEG was last recorded at 43,693 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,885 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
2,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,693 miles
  • 2023 – 41,885 miles
  • 2022 – 36,757 miles
  • 2021 – 31,008 miles
  • 2019 – 24,685 miles
  • 2016 – 23,301 miles
  • 2015 – 21,299 miles
  • 2014 – 19,264 miles
  • 2013 – 17,500 miles
  • 2012 – 15,682 miles
  • 2011 – 13,779 miles
  • 2010 – 11,886 miles
  • 2009 – 10,410 miles
  • 2008 – 8,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,693 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant level below min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,693 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    863800137411
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  2. Fail43,693 miles (+1,808)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    260605825262
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  3. Pass41,885 miles (+5,128)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    315085392264
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  4. Pass36,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    582622501810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail36,757 miles (+5,749)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    547674795983
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass31,008 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,008 miles
    Test number
    648880517027
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min

  7. Fail30,995 miles (+6,310)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    940857043552
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min

  8. Pass24,685 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    172673276975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,682 miles (+1,381)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    939741818790
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass23,301 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,301 miles
    Test number
    225538541151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,299 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    137950055409
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail21,298 miles (+2,034)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,298 miles
    Test number
    348079745065
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gear box brake fluid slightly low

  13. Pass19,264 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    816882854028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,500 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    775311653084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,682 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,682 miles
    Test number
    179532152447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,779 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,779 miles
    Test number
    208894851085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,886 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,886 miles
    Test number
    102874050458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,410 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,410 miles
    Test number
    964398759004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,271 miles
    Test number
    311646868052
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LL05 MEG

Does LL05 MEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 MEG expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 MEG?
The MOT on LL05 MEG expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 MEG done?
LL05 MEG was recorded at 43,693 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
Has LL05 MEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 MEG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL05 MEG 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 MEG find?
LL05 MEG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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