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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 BGUMOT history

LR05 BGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LR05 BGU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,038 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BGU
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
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BGU was last recorded at 115,038 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,493 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,545 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,038 miles
  • 2025 – 109,493 miles
  • 2024 – 100,897 miles
  • 2023 – 92,482 miles
  • 2022 – 86,853 miles
  • 2021 – 81,919 miles
  • 2020 – 77,718 miles
  • 2019 – 71,692 miles
  • 2018 – 65,770 miles
  • 2017 – 64,072 miles
  • 2016 – 60,514 miles
  • 2015 – 59,177 miles
  • 2014 – 56,102 miles
  • 2013 – 53,675 miles
  • 2012 – 51,363 miles
  • 2011 – 47,240 miles
  • 2010 – 43,650 miles
  • 2009 – 39,380 miles
  • 2008 – 29,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,038 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    941187470560
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,038 miles (+5,545)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    338927423270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,493 miles (+8,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    854207502887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass100,897 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,897 miles
    Test number
    464226202750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,482 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    130515565166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail92,482 miles (+5,629)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    495825916809
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,853 miles (+4,934)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    532118848428
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,919 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    762445273475
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryWipers streaking slightly

  9. Fail81,919 miles (+4,201)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    852376347759
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryWipers streaking slightly

  10. Pass77,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    127790265609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail77,718 miles (+6,026)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    229210510053
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    578337247464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail71,692 miles (+5,922)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    647220612646
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated advise full brake check with wheels off

  14. Pass65,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    607577762199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,770 miles (+1,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    431655170086
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass64,072 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    955305919600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,065 miles (+3,551)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    468247104523
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass60,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    665984256937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,513 miles (+1,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    494606567412
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass59,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    365932745088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,177 miles (+3,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    388252645016
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass56,102 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,102 miles
    Test number
    977210154091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    758215143093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,675 miles (+2,312)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    636743643082
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass51,363 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    736916242046
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  26. Fail51,363 miles (+4,123)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    438985942046
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  27. Pass47,240 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    515809131092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,650 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    113668040472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,380 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    934888849014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    844879448064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BGU

Does LR05 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 BGU is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BGU?
The MOT on LR05 BGU is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 BGU done?
LR05 BGU was recorded at 115,038 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has LR05 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BGU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 BGU 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 BGU find?
LR05 BGU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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