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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS05 VPMMOT history

LS05 VPM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LS05 VPM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
122,981 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VPM
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
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VPM was last recorded at 122,981 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,033 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,948 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,981 miles
  • 2025 – 118,033 miles
  • 2024 – 111,115 miles
  • 2023 – 102,950 miles
  • 2022 – 94,752 miles
  • 2021 – 92,460 miles
  • 2020 – 87,192 miles
  • 2019 – 83,606 miles
  • 2018 – 78,941 miles
  • 2017 – 73,036 miles
  • 2016 – 64,090 miles
  • 2015 – 58,090 miles
  • 2014 – 51,288 miles
  • 2013 – 44,067 miles
  • 2012 – 33,799 miles
  • 2011 – 26,941 miles
  • 2010 – 21,902 miles
  • 2009 – 17,965 miles
  • 2008 – 13,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,981 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,981 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    644185424433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    330184172834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,030 miles (+6,915)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    876452197728
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass111,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    224779310412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail111,111 miles (+8,161)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,111 miles
    Test number
    997803178776
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass102,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    257129345194
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides noisy (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail102,947 miles (+8,195)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    403570329531
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides noisy (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass94,752 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    925888862594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    718957113675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,458 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    747252884780
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass87,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    946085159924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail87,192 miles (+3,586)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    469570322198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass83,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    946981138942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail83,606 miles (+4,665)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    418716663758
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass78,941 miles (+5,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    206662402653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass73,036 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    919935056052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,868 miles (+8,778)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    481871840993
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass64,090 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    384532351514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,090 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    577790545179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    489657944172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail51,288 miles (+7,221)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    496837644179
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass44,067 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    476721353181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,026 miles (+10,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    208949743165
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass33,799 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    296623702478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass26,941 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,941 miles
    Test number
    967543631165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass21,902 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    754341810153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass17,965 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,965 miles
    Test number
    114358009162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,263 miles
    Test number
    472890028163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VPM

Does LS05 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VPM is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VPM?
The MOT on LS05 VPM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VPM done?
LS05 VPM was recorded at 122,981 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has LS05 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VPM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 VPM 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 VPM find?
LS05 VPM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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