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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 BGEMOT history

LR05 BGE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LR05 BGE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,365 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BGE was last recorded at 59,365 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,364 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,365 miles
  • 2025 – 52,093 miles
  • 2024 – 47,677 miles
  • 2023 – 40,478 miles
  • 2022 – 31,528 miles
  • 2021 – 27,541 miles
  • 2020 – 25,221 miles
  • 2019 – 22,674 miles
  • 2018 – 20,585 miles
  • 2017 – 19,093 miles
  • 2016 – 17,323 miles
  • 2015 – 15,886 miles
  • 2014 – 14,039 miles
  • 2013 – 12,009 miles
  • 2012 – 10,845 miles
  • 2011 – 9,528 miles
  • 2010 – 7,996 miles
  • 2009 – 6,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,365 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    891792600163
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail59,364 miles (+7,271)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    594557292576
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass52,093 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    638594132748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    796331977040
    • 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))

  5. Fail47,677 miles (+7,199)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    446487625167
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass40,478 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    987877277541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,528 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    468219224257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,541 miles
    Test number
    419136558842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,541 miles (+2,320)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,541 miles
    Test number
    286250149490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass25,221 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    945361099110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,674 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,674 miles
    Test number
    644302921144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass20,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    204663905346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,585 miles (+1,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    526826327702
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass19,093 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,093 miles
    Test number
    558057204662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    813205157208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,323 miles (+1,437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    161008982175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass15,886 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,886 miles
    Test number
    441250303024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    14,039 miles
    Test number
    339960034210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,039 miles (+2,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,039 miles
    Test number
    529060634252
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass12,009 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,009 miles
    Test number
    609994133279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,956 miles (+1,111)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,956 miles
    Test number
    735911433204
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre outer side wall slightly torn but within permitted tolerance.

  22. Pass10,845 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,845 miles
    Test number
    157658622224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,528 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,528 miles
    Test number
    688757571028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,996 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    7,996 miles
    Test number
    973573960081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    6,231 miles
    Test number
    883654249083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BGE

Does LR05 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 BGE is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BGE?
The MOT on LR05 BGE is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 BGE done?
LR05 BGE was recorded at 59,365 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has LR05 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BGE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 BGE 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 LR05 BGE find?
LR05 BGE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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