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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS05 VUEMOT history

LS05 VUE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 49,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LS05 VUE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,801 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VUE was last recorded at 49,801 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2017: 32,268 miles, lower than 32,554 miles on 13 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,164 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,637 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,801 miles
  • 2025 – 48,164 miles
  • 2024 – 48,027 miles
  • 2023 – 45,189 miles
  • 2022 – 40,581 miles
  • 2021 – 37,910 miles
  • 2020 – 36,649 miles
  • 2019 – 35,120 miles
  • 2018 – 33,819 miles
  • 2017 – 32,268 miles
  • 2016 – 30,574 miles
  • 2015 – 28,250 miles
  • 2014 – 26,164 miles
  • 2013 – 24,246 miles
  • 2012 – 21,571 miles
  • 2011 – 19,042 miles
  • 2010 – 17,094 miles
  • 2009 – 14,621 miles
  • 2008 – 12,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,801 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    629536386675
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail49,801 miles (+1,637)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    358612866607
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass48,164 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    442047701652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,027 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    161212554443
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail48,025 miles (+2,836)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    417947570592
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass45,189 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    464517477704
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass40,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    424718111838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,581 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    116438000267
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    346034204279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail37,910 miles (+1,261)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    247003684039
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,649 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    293742070442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass35,120 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    315390850536
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail35,119 miles (+1,300)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,119 miles
    Test number
    441329530377
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass33,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    559699020191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,819 miles (+1,551)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    667631094512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass32,268 miles (-286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    221958144583
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edges

  17. Fail32,554 miles (+1,980)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,554 miles
    Test number
    213602682637
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edges

  18. Pass30,574 miles (+2,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    952178443838
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight age cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight age cracks

  19. Pass28,250 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,250 miles
    Test number
    546620365173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight age cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight age cracks

  20. Fail28,250 miles (+2,086)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,250 miles
    Test number
    717339055121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight age cracks

  21. Pass26,164 miles (+1,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    257653764188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  22. Pass24,246 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    975922863104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  23. Fail24,246 miles (+2,675)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    607252863146
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  24. Pass21,571 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    817291272173
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  25. Fail21,571 miles (+2,529)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    776801572124
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

  26. Fail19,042 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    726812171179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass19,042 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    788722871187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass17,094 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,094 miles
    Test number
    664139960178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,621 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,621 miles
    Test number
    260394659482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,339 miles
    Test number
    614126578167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VUE

Does LS05 VUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VUE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VUE?
The MOT on LS05 VUE is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VUE done?
LS05 VUE was recorded at 49,801 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has LS05 VUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VUE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 VUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 VUE find?
LS05 VUE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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