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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LC05 MTOMOT history

LC05 MTO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

LC05 MTO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
145,354 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 MTO
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
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 MTO was last recorded at 145,354 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,533 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,821 miles
Average per year
8,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,354 miles
  • 2022 – 143,533 miles
  • 2021 – 141,523 miles
  • 2020 – 139,564 miles
  • 2019 – 136,559 miles
  • 2018 – 134,330 miles
  • 2017 – 132,457 miles
  • 2016 – 132,391 miles
  • 2015 – 118,692 miles
  • 2014 – 104,326 miles
  • 2013 – 88,784 miles
  • 2012 – 74,066 miles
  • 2011 – 61,412 miles
  • 2010 – 46,207 miles
  • 2009 – 31,771 miles
  • 2008 – 25,911 miles
  • 2007 – 12,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    400146287730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,354 miles (+1,821)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    333384672687
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass143,533 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,533 miles
    Test number
    419190758110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    607872238265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,523 miles (+1,959)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    220619875929
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,564 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,564 miles
    Test number
    820502886986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,559 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,559 miles
    Test number
    704529106301
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  8. Fail136,559 miles (+2,229)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,559 miles
    Test number
    320485884141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  9. Pass134,330 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    162312522534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass132,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,457 miles
    Test number
    640683507782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail132,456 miles (+65)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    380998103188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass132,391 miles (+13,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    534648025678
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  13. Pass118,692 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    838819215171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,688 miles (+14,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,688 miles
    Test number
    769335515127
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass104,326 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,326 miles
    Test number
    349634804191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail104,326 miles (+15,542)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,326 miles
    Test number
    237722904499
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass88,784 miles (+14,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    575610313171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,066 miles (+12,654)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,066 miles
    Test number
    267211122183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,412 miles (+15,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    477083521173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,207 miles (+14,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    343777320123
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass31,771 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    142249629139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,911 miles (+13,540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    552335148363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,371 miles
    Test number
    432829537360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 MTO

Does LC05 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 MTO expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 MTO?
The MOT on LC05 MTO expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 MTO done?
LC05 MTO was recorded at 145,354 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 8,399 miles a year.
Has LC05 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 MTO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC05 MTO 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 MTO find?
LC05 MTO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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