
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LC05 MPYMOT history
LC05 MPY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 103,373 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 MPY
- 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 valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 MPY was last recorded at 103,373 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,078 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,295 miles
- Average per year
- 5,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,373 miles
- 2025 – 101,078 miles
- 2023 – 97,862 miles
- 2021 – 89,995 miles
- 2020 – 83,981 miles
- 2019 – 80,257 miles
- 2018 – 77,635 miles
- 2017 – 72,512 miles
- 2016 – 68,233 miles
- 2015 – 65,098 miles
- 2014 – 59,514 miles
- 2013 – 49,040 miles
- 2012 – 43,180 miles
- 2011 – 30,278 miles
- 2010 – 21,128 miles
- 2009 – 14,382 miles
- 2008 – 11,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,373 miles (+2,295)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 103,373 miles
- Test number
- 660190913447
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,078 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,078 miles
- Test number
- 791930024045
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail101,071 miles (+3,209)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,071 miles
- Test number
- 281515994657
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass97,862 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 97,862 miles
- Test number
- 845680220003
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail97,838 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 816975988566
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,167 miles (+5,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,167 miles
- Test number
- 478061505440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass89,995 miles (+6,014)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,995 miles
- Test number
- 920908565031
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,981 miles (+3,724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,981 miles
- Test number
- 502522213208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,257 miles
- Test number
- 832882903229
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
Fail80,257 miles (+2,622)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,257 miles
- Test number
- 491676599424
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
Pass77,635 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 77,635 miles
- Test number
- 142699240630
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust flex joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryWear and slight pitting front discs
Fail77,634 miles (+5,122)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,634 miles
- Test number
- 696904421506
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryREAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust flex joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake reading low
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisoryWear and slight pitting front discs
Pass72,512 miles (+4,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 72,512 miles
- Test number
- 260402882943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear silencer deterioeated
Pass68,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,233 miles
- Test number
- 456269030786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail68,233 miles (+3,135)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,233 miles
- Test number
- 476582630768
- 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)
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,098 miles (+5,584)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,098 miles
- Test number
- 667424232509
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR UPPER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED
Pass59,514 miles (+10,474)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,514 miles
- Test number
- 746732144372
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- NotePitting front discs
Pass49,040 miles (+5,860)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 49,040 miles
- Test number
- 267972133389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 615095152349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,180 miles (+12,902)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 457275152415
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail30,278 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,278 miles
- Test number
- 459967191160
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,278 miles (+9,150)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,278 miles
- Test number
- 868907491163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,128 miles (+6,746)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 21,128 miles
- Test number
- 214086540150
- NoteN/s/f/tyre has sidewall damage
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished
Pass14,382 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 14,382 miles
- Test number
- 324320849186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 11,930 miles
- Test number
- 514191848171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC05 MPY
- Does LC05 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 MPY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 MPY?
- The MOT on LC05 MPY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC05 MPY done?
- LC05 MPY was recorded at 103,373 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,172 miles a year.
- Has LC05 MPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 MPY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC05 MPY 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 MPY find?
- LC05 MPY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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