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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

V5 TLLMOT history

V5 TLL is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 133,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V5 TLL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,591 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 TLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 TLL was last recorded at 133,591 miles on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2026: 133,591 miles, lower than 133,592 miles on 1 Oct 2026.

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
133,592 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Average per year
10,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,591 miles
  • 2025 – 124,525 miles
  • 2024 – 114,626 miles
  • 2023 – 105,139 miles
  • 2022 – 93,341 miles
  • 2020 – 75,128 miles
  • 2019 – 61,023 miles
  • 2018 – 49,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,591 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,591 miles (-1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    929699529628
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,592 miles (+9,067)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    188869636304
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,525 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    780575897066
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail124,522 miles (+9,896)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,522 miles
    Test number
    704377901822
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass114,626 miles (+9,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    842240898807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass105,139 miles (+11,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    850872019750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,341 miles (+18,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    470179884648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass75,128 miles (+14,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    565522719954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,023 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    228875384980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    761003695229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,966 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    481026928815
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about V5 TLL

Does V5 TLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TLL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 TLL?
The MOT on V5 TLL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 TLL done?
V5 TLL was recorded at 133,591 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,442 miles a year.
Has V5 TLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 TLL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 TLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 TLL find?
V5 TLL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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