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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS05 TNEMOT history

LS05 TNE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS05 TNE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,034 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TNE
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
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TNE was last recorded at 34,034 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,997 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
1,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,034 miles
  • 2025 – 32,997 miles
  • 2024 – 31,784 miles
  • 2023 – 31,128 miles
  • 2022 – 30,633 miles
  • 2021 – 30,101 miles
  • 2019 – 29,433 miles
  • 2018 – 27,674 miles
  • 2017 – 25,926 miles
  • 2016 – 24,082 miles
  • 2015 – 22,010 miles
  • 2014 – 20,329 miles
  • 2013 – 18,371 miles
  • 2012 – 15,445 miles
  • 2011 – 11,929 miles
  • 2010 – 9,727 miles
  • 2009 – 7,773 miles
  • 2008 – 5,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,034 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Advise front suspension bushes worn and splitting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both sides front tyres low on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front wiper smearing windscreen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear light unit damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,034 miles (+1,037)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    310141248060
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass32,997 miles (+1,213)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    880982324266
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass31,784 miles (+656)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    690264901566
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass31,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    327452319242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,126 miles (+493)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    944855245631
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass30,633 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,633 miles
    Test number
    688067056363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,101 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    840555592056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass29,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    348077107544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,433 miles (+1,759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    613812378168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass27,674 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    872439321654
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low {heavy} on inner edges
  11. Pass25,926 miles (+1,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    692448300839
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake booster pipe deteriorated
  12. Pass24,082 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,082 miles
    Test number
    577663157193
    • AdvisoryAdvise front suspension bushes worn and splitting.
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper smearing windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail24,082 miles (+2,072)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,082 miles
    Test number
    818020910948
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front suspension bushes worn and splitting.
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper smearing windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit damaged.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass22,010 miles (+1,681)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    696959745163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inner edge, possible wheel alignment issue
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the outter edge, possible wheel alignment issue
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass20,329 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    355337844165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged
  16. Fail20,329 miles (+1,958)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    909597644177
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged
  17. Pass18,371 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    138021853102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,445 miles
    Test number
    206543552468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,445 miles (+3,516)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,445 miles
    Test number
    669993652108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass11,929 miles (+2,202)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,929 miles
    Test number
    607397741174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre in poor condistion
    • NoteTyre pressures befor 20-22psi after 30psi
  21. Pass9,727 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,727 miles
    Test number
    673432150120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,773 miles (+1,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,773 miles
    Test number
    690772759127
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres perishung in outer sidewalls.
  23. Pass5,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,927 miles
    Test number
    302299248162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 TNE

Does LS05 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TNE is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TNE?
The MOT on LS05 TNE is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 TNE done?
LS05 TNE was recorded at 34,034 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,589 miles a year.
Has LS05 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TNE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 TNE 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 TNE find?
LS05 TNE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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