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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM05 UTTMOT history

LM05 UTT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 30,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LM05 UTT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
30,834 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 UTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 UTT was last recorded at 30,834 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,670 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
1,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,834 miles
  • 2024 – 30,670 miles
  • 2023 – 30,230 miles
  • 2022 – 29,713 miles
  • 2021 – 28,871 miles
  • 2020 – 27,302 miles
  • 2019 – 26,182 miles
  • 2018 – 25,195 miles
  • 2017 – 23,750 miles
  • 2016 – 21,165 miles
  • 2015 – 18,355 miles
  • 2014 – 14,520 miles
  • 2013 – 11,212 miles
  • 2012 – 8,526 miles
  • 2011 – 3,686 miles
  • 2009 – 2,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,834 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    760685788825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,670 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    601002270101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass30,230 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    409098990750
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
  4. Pass29,713 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,713 miles
    Test number
    215290258402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass28,871 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    233794974752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass27,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    430450135995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail27,302 miles (+1,120)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    900973025306
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass26,182 miles (+987)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    354493188137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass25,195 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    721419213479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,750 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    796506979880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass21,165 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,165 miles
    Test number
    873457638249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,127 miles (+2,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    357389752528
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass18,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    564162940948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,355 miles (+3,835)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    555913365235
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass14,520 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,520 miles
    Test number
    778100584286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,212 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,212 miles
    Test number
    236786473291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,526 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,526 miles
    Test number
    857169272229
    • NoteAll tyres side walls cracking
  18. Fail8,484 miles (+4,798)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,484 miles
    Test number
    565705472236
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll tyres side walls cracking
  19. Pass3,686 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    3,686 miles
    Test number
    196203771202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    360937619426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 UTT

Does LM05 UTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 UTT is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 UTT?
The MOT on LM05 UTT is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 UTT done?
LM05 UTT was recorded at 30,834 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,705 miles a year.
Has LM05 UTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 UTT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LM05 UTT 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 LM05 UTT find?
LM05 UTT passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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