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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 BJVMOT history

LR05 BJV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR05 BJV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,673 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BJV was last recorded at 50,673 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,608 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,065 miles
Average per year
2,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,673 miles
  • 2024 – 48,419 miles
  • 2023 – 47,409 miles
  • 2022 – 46,256 miles
  • 2020 – 44,283 miles
  • 2019 – 41,279 miles
  • 2018 – 37,517 miles
  • 2017 – 33,975 miles
  • 2016 – 31,116 miles
  • 2015 – 28,810 miles
  • 2014 – 26,228 miles
  • 2013 – 23,560 miles
  • 2012 – 20,750 miles
  • 2011 – 18,032 miles
  • 2010 – 14,120 miles
  • 2009 – 11,050 miles
  • 2008 – 8,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,673 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,673 miles (+1,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    718006460268
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass49,608 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    890580759559
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,419 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    549101480929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass47,409 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    503224949453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,256 miles (+1,973)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    864309741680
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,283 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    460560542824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,279 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    132194588395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,517 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    295619188977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    187236635489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,975 miles (+2,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    990687609244
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass31,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,116 miles
    Test number
    861175380476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,115 miles (+2,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    552193890093
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass28,810 miles (+2,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    936930195135
    • NoteBoth front tyres are going bald on inner edge.

  14. Pass26,228 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,228 miles
    Test number
    809681684183
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside adult belt.
    • NoteRear brakes noisy.

  15. Fail26,228 miles (+2,668)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,228 miles
    Test number
    428571884184
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside adult belt.
    • NoteRear brakes noisy.

  16. Pass23,560 miles (+2,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    738797573150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass20,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    215228572435
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail20,750 miles (+2,718)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    356788672121
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass18,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    689342401261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,032 miles (+3,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    776591901223
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass14,120 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    530580000207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,050 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,050 miles
    Test number
    604323209229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,514 miles
    Test number
    460105708225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BJV

Does LR05 BJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 BJV is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BJV?
The MOT on LR05 BJV is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 BJV done?
LR05 BJV was recorded at 50,673 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,420 miles a year.
Has LR05 BJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BJV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LR05 BJV 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 BJV find?
LR05 BJV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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