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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS05 BZXMOT history

LS05 BZX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

LS05 BZX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2024
Mileage
113,314 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BZX
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BZX was last recorded at 113,314 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 4,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,531 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,783 miles
Average per year
6,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,314 miles
  • 2022 – 108,531 miles
  • 2021 – 104,136 miles
  • 2020 – 91,171 miles
  • 2019 – 81,885 miles
  • 2018 – 76,838 miles
  • 2017 – 71,745 miles
  • 2016 – 60,229 miles
  • 2015 – 54,821 miles
  • 2014 – 47,980 miles
  • 2013 – 44,359 miles
  • 2012 – 40,823 miles
  • 2011 – 31,955 miles
  • 2010 – 22,058 miles
  • 2009 – 13,124 miles
  • 2008 – 5,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,314 miles (+4,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,314 miles
    Test number
    592886751821
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass108,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    441089270320
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront stone chip front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust leak

  3. Fail108,531 miles (+4,395)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    391789151626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip windscreen

  4. Pass104,136 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    117304543899
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,113 miles (+12,942)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    975931018489
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass91,171 miles (+9,286)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,171 miles
    Test number
    719144449395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    467584773003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,885 miles (+5,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    620497040462
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass76,838 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    944294446224
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail76,826 miles (+5,081)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    914348814134
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush split (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass71,745 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    114467473812
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail71,589 miles (+11,360)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    612092083007
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported cat flexi broken and exhaust can be pulled apart (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door doesnt unlock and open

  13. Pass60,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,229 miles
    Test number
    945127449676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,227 miles (+5,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    536396430474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed firestone 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed firestone 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass54,821 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    137412685081
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre's heavliy cracked on inner sidewall

  16. Fail54,820 miles (+6,840)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    159732385085
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre's heavliy cracked on inner sidewall

  17. Pass47,980 miles (+314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    255253984007
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cracking

  18. Fail47,666 miles (+3,307)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,666 miles
    Test number
    177773254085
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre's heavy sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre's heavy cracking tread

  19. Pass44,359 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    509998593081
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low on tread

  20. Fail44,359 miles (+3,536)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    899198593025
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low on tread

  21. Pass40,823 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    896391832018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,955 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    947992941042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,058 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,058 miles
    Test number
    890400530005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,124 miles (+8,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,124 miles
    Test number
    282151939062
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass5,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    5,079 miles
    Test number
    783822448037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BZX

Does LS05 BZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BZX expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BZX?
The MOT on LS05 BZX expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BZX done?
LS05 BZX was recorded at 113,314 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 6,846 miles a year.
Has LS05 BZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BZX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 BZX 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 LS05 BZX find?
LS05 BZX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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