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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LC05 BWDMOT history

LC05 BWD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LC05 BWD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
98,904 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 BWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 BWD was last recorded at 98,904 miles on 16 May 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,087 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,904 miles
  • 2025 – 98,087 miles
  • 2024 – 96,864 miles
  • 2023 – 95,739 miles
  • 2022 – 94,646 miles
  • 2021 – 91,541 miles
  • 2020 – 89,761 miles
  • 2019 – 85,892 miles
  • 2018 – 82,197 miles
  • 2017 – 79,350 miles
  • 2016 – 75,953 miles
  • 2015 – 70,262 miles
  • 2014 – 63,273 miles
  • 2013 – 57,319 miles
  • 2012 – 50,375 miles
  • 2011 – 40,306 miles
  • 2010 – 32,374 miles
  • 2009 – 26,424 miles
  • 2008 – 21,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    893723720281
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  2. Fail98,904 miles (+817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    803229435253
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  3. Pass98,087 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,087 miles
    Test number
    889435968570
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail98,085 miles (+1,221)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,085 miles
    Test number
    915236479950
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass96,864 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    871397580297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,739 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,739 miles
    Test number
    814933712145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,646 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    496979362300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,541 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    597779177104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,761 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,761 miles
    Test number
    833229325870
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,744 miles (+3,852)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    815066306546
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass85,892 miles (+3,695)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    116955940192
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass82,197 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    172141444477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    213770137971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail79,350 miles (+3,397)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    189027744918
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,953 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    345097457514
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  16. Pass70,262 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    108577005171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    737233694091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,273 miles (+5,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    169733594043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass57,319 miles (+6,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    249441003122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass50,375 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    845255512133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,306 miles (+7,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    229205501143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass32,374 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    114083000166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,424 miles (+83)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    281996809149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteParking brake lever has a high travel

  24. Fail26,341 miles (+4,741)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    113659899425
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteParking brake lever has a high travel

  25. Pass21,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,600 miles
    Test number
    340228998012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,600 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,600 miles
    Test number
    552268398008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about LC05 BWD

Does LC05 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 BWD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 BWD?
The MOT on LC05 BWD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 BWD done?
LC05 BWD was recorded at 98,904 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has LC05 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 BWD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 BWD 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 LC05 BWD find?
LC05 BWD passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust corroded.

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