Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LM05 VLOMOT history
LM05 VLO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 117,568 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 VLO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 VLO was last recorded at 117,568 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 3,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 113,792 miles · 27 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,776 miles
- Average per year
- 6,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 117,568 miles
- 2023 – 113,792 miles
- 2022 – 109,337 miles
- 2021 – 104,332 miles
- 2020 – 99,576 miles
- 2019 – 89,178 miles
- 2018 – 79,234 miles
- 2017 – 68,675 miles
- 2016 – 68,651 miles
- 2015 – 64,976 miles
- 2013 – 58,365 miles
- 2012 – 51,566 miles
- 2011 – 45,338 miles
- 2010 – 37,903 miles
- 2009 – 30,246 miles
- 2008 – 20,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pad light on . N/S Front wire broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Pad light on wire broken n/s front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,568 miles
- Test number
- 289399590097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,563 miles (+3,771)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,563 miles
- Test number
- 808341000620
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,792 miles
- Test number
- 355022329151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,789 miles (+4,452)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,789 miles
- Test number
- 646183722429
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass109,337 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 109,337 miles
- Test number
- 402155174249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex exh (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
Fail109,333 miles (+5,001)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,333 miles
- Test number
- 934315869167
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex exh (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
Pass104,332 miles (+4,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 104,332 miles
- Test number
- 294365569571
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Pad wire broken
Pass99,576 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 99,576 miles
- Test number
- 433068495987
- AdvisoryPad light on . N/S Front wire broken
Fail99,573 miles (+10,395)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,573 miles
- Test number
- 760189119550
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPad light on . N/S Front wire broken
Pass89,178 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 89,178 miles
- Test number
- 652628628102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPad light on wire broken n/s front
Fail89,171 miles (+9,937)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,171 miles
- Test number
- 143926046290
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPad light on wire broken n/s front
Pass79,234 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,234 miles
- Test number
- 915491557312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,231 miles (+10,556)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,231 miles
- Test number
- 195748637217
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass68,675 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 68,675 miles
- Test number
- 322729349151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,660 miles (+9)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,660 miles
- Test number
- 845269247881
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail68,651 miles (+3,675)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,651 miles
- Test number
- 162764640695
- FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,976 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,976 miles
- Test number
- 158727645069
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine light on
Pass64,976 miles (+6,611)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,976 miles
- Test number
- 969617245045
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine light on
Pass58,365 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,365 miles
- Test number
- 638229043252
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass51,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,566 miles
- Test number
- 439368652125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,566 miles (+6,228)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,566 miles
- Test number
- 896478852135
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,338 miles (+7,435)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,338 miles
- Test number
- 519958551185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 37,903 miles
- Test number
- 840194470128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,903 miles (+7,657)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,903 miles
- Test number
- 392604470157
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass30,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 30,246 miles
- Test number
- 282139969474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,246 miles (+9,416)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,246 miles
- Test number
- 412758369113
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 20,830 miles
- Test number
- 522676578103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 VLO
- Does LM05 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 VLO expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 VLO?
- The MOT on LM05 VLO expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 VLO done?
- LM05 VLO was recorded at 117,568 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
- Has LM05 VLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 VLO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM05 VLO 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 VLO find?
- LM05 VLO passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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