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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.

LC05 MPY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass103,373 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass49,040 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    267972133389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,180 miles
    Test number
    615095152349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass30,278 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    868907491163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. Pass14,382 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,382 miles
    Test number
    324320849186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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