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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

S5 LHLMOT history

S5 LHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 36,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S5 LHL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,173 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LHL was last recorded at 36,173 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,112 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,061 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,173 miles
  • 2025 – 31,112 miles
  • 2024 – 29,888 miles
  • 2023 – 27,129 miles
  • 2022 – 25,088 miles
  • 2021 – 22,736 miles
  • 2020 – 21,303 miles
  • 2019 – 18,453 miles
  • 2018 – 15,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,173 miles
    Test number
    513300377403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,167 miles (+5,055)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    348721230567
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass31,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    826084047562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,109 miles (+1,221)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,109 miles
    Test number
    912619346623
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever insecure (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,888 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    618513613682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    704060377415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail27,127 miles (+2,039)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,127 miles
    Test number
    782654337104
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass25,088 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    801024110195
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass22,736 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    437667745823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail22,736 miles (+1,433)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    768991977315
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass21,303 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    111164160805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,453 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    953178612668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    15,542 miles
    Test number
    364958776012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LHL

Does S5 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LHL is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LHL?
The MOT on S5 LHL is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LHL done?
S5 LHL was recorded at 36,173 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has S5 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LHL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LHL 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 S5 LHL find?
S5 LHL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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