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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LC05 MPXMOT history

LC05 MPX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LC05 MPX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
94,851 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 MPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 MPX was last recorded at 94,851 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 5,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,816 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,035 miles
Average per year
5,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,851 miles
  • 2023 – 89,816 miles
  • 2022 – 84,190 miles
  • 2021 – 80,075 miles
  • 2020 – 75,208 miles
  • 2019 – 68,767 miles
  • 2018 – 62,623 miles
  • 2017 – 58,269 miles
  • 2016 – 54,133 miles
  • 2015 – 49,853 miles
  • 2014 – 44,100 miles
  • 2013 – 39,187 miles
  • 2012 – 32,228 miles
  • 2011 – 24,540 miles
  • 2010 – 13,944 miles
  • 2009 – 9,109 miles
  • 2008 – 7,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front wipers starting to smear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear brake hoses slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,851 miles (+5,035)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    870905904857
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass89,816 miles (+5,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    516676138894
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished
  3. Pass84,190 miles (+4,115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    572932268718
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing o ring perishing
  4. Pass80,075 miles (+4,867)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    284071370369
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated startinmg to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
  5. Pass75,208 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    762704577724
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  6. Fail75,184 miles (+6,417)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    789533343106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  7. Pass68,767 miles (+6,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    927517514557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass62,623 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    611769712411
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass58,269 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    427261620750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass54,133 miles (+4,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    346167537080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass49,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    795267195096
    • 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)
  12. Fail49,853 miles (+5,753)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    985697395069
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass44,100 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,100 miles
    Test number
    845475104150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass39,187 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    658090003131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass32,228 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    767447312120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,540 miles (+10,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,540 miles
    Test number
    436753301109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,944 miles (+4,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,944 miles
    Test number
    982358610176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass9,109 miles (+1,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,109 miles
    Test number
    670474809111
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall / and tread has cuts
  19. Pass7,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,697 miles
    Test number
    344510328149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 MPX

Does LC05 MPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 MPX expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 MPX?
The MOT on LC05 MPX expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 MPX done?
LC05 MPX was recorded at 94,851 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 5,456 miles a year.
Has LC05 MPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 MPX has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LC05 MPX 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 MPX find?
LC05 MPX passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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