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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS05 VUHMOT history

LS05 VUH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

LS05 VUH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
131,239 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 VUH was last recorded at 131,239 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,623 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,239 miles
  • 2024 – 125,012 miles
  • 2023 – 119,390 miles
  • 2021 – 118,391 miles
  • 2020 – 117,448 miles
  • 2019 – 117,010 miles
  • 2018 – 110,532 miles
  • 2017 – 101,987 miles
  • 2016 – 92,890 miles
  • 2015 – 88,622 miles
  • 2014 – 85,321 miles
  • 2013 – 81,745 miles
  • 2012 – 77,323 miles
  • 2011 – 69,523 miles
  • 2010 – 65,263 miles
  • 2009 – 58,415 miles
  • 2008 – 47,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,239 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner under bonnet body damaged/deformed fouling with brake reservoir
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/n/s (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear boot strut shocks defective

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,239 miles (+1,616)10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    735231043608
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner under bonnet body damaged/deformed fouling with brake reservoir
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/n/s (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear boot strut shocks defective

  2. Fail129,623 miles (+4,611)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    183816390713
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

  3. Pass125,012 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    859630869804
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,012 miles (+5,622)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    746575917063
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,390 miles (+999)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,390 miles
    Test number
    404721444527
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,391 miles
    Test number
    625861759186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,391 miles (+943)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,391 miles
    Test number
    136305475051
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,448 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    363936572277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,423 miles (+413)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    871834415926
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    121436764060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail117,010 miles (+6,478)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    868873309983
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,532 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    429075616279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    592986686935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail101,987 miles (+9,097)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,987 miles
    Test number
    397597336415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass92,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    333447429256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail92,890 miles (+4,268)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    192554346294
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass88,622 miles (+3,301)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    138100715448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,321 miles (+3,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    199617504402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,745 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    109480033453
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail81,745 miles (+4,422)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    227480833036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass77,323 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    638781032075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    597111631031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,523 miles (+4,260)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    717521631090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass65,263 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    133217670129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,415 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    153213679188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,897 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,897 miles
    Test number
    963067578139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,655 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    602882978121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LS05 VUH

Does LS05 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VUH expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VUH?
The MOT on LS05 VUH expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VUH done?
LS05 VUH was recorded at 131,239 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has LS05 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VUH has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 VUH 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 VUH find?
LS05 VUH failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: central rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective; headlamp aim unable to be tested; headlamp lens seriously defective, and 14 more.

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