Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LM05 VTOMOT history
LM05 VTO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 42,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 42,878 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 VTO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 VTO was last recorded at 42,878 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 41,345 miles · 14 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,533 miles
- Average per year
- 2,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 42,878 miles
- 2021 – 41,345 miles
- 2020 – 38,311 miles
- 2019 – 37,403 miles
- 2018 – 36,108 miles
- 2017 – 34,608 miles
- 2016 – 33,563 miles
- 2015 – 31,824 miles
- 2014 – 29,758 miles
- 2013 – 27,292 miles
- 2012 – 23,682 miles
- 2011 – 21,550 miles
- 2010 – 18,044 miles
- 2009 – 15,253 miles
- 2008 – 12,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,878 miles
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,878 miles (+1,533)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 42,878 miles
- Test number
- 102484885295
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,345 miles (+3,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 41,345 miles
- Test number
- 433644287528
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel high
Pass38,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 38,311 miles
- Test number
- 587304978159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,310 miles (+907)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,310 miles
- Test number
- 954645585481
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Pass37,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 37,403 miles
- Test number
- 792172077631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,403 miles (+1,295)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,403 miles
- Test number
- 118696600504
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,108 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 36,108 miles
- Test number
- 524798646388
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass34,608 miles (+1,045)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 34,608 miles
- Test number
- 404123308904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,563 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 33,563 miles
- Test number
- 150275959951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,824 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 31,824 miles
- Test number
- 148484225260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,758 miles
- Test number
- 988212334244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,758 miles (+2,466)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,758 miles
- Test number
- 988671134203
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,292 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 27,292 miles
- Test number
- 529177913224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,682 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,682 miles
- Test number
- 856755412232
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,550 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 21,550 miles
- Test number
- 139009321264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,044 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 18,044 miles
- Test number
- 431921820259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,253 miles (+3,076)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 15,253 miles
- Test number
- 812296739212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 12,177 miles
- Test number
- 643554718247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 VTO
- Does LM05 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 VTO expired on 23 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 VTO?
- The MOT on LM05 VTO expired on 23 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 VTO done?
- LM05 VTO was recorded at 42,878 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 2,198 miles a year.
- Has LM05 VTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 VTO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LM05 VTO 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 VTO find?
- LM05 VTO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side.
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