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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 BKDMOT history

LR05 BKD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

LR05 BKD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
115,350 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BKD
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
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BKD was last recorded at 115,350 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 12,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,654 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
12,696 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,350 miles
  • 2022 – 102,654 miles
  • 2021 – 100,392 miles
  • 2020 – 95,386 miles
  • 2019 – 88,034 miles
  • 2018 – 84,686 miles
  • 2017 – 81,570 miles
  • 2016 – 81,002 miles
  • 2015 – 77,520 miles
  • 2014 – 71,676 miles
  • 2013 – 66,047 miles
  • 2012 – 57,602 miles
  • 2011 – 48,297 miles
  • 2010 – 39,101 miles
  • 2009 – 33,707 miles
  • 2008 – 23,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,350 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,350 miles (+12,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    822444649720
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    486780732416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,654 miles (+2,262)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    794881099496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass100,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    752060599740
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,392 miles (+5,006)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    848520388389
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,386 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    276257417902
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Fail95,369 miles (+7,335)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    563351955246
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass88,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    294077706125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,034 miles (+3,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,034 miles
    Test number
    699479957157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    371431118045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,686 miles (+3,116)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    459472056778
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass81,570 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    320252718196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    820503459718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,002 miles (+3,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    141411006361
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass77,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    337197395098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,520 miles (+5,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    179707195099
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass71,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    187962194041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,676 miles (+5,629)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    739341394087
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass66,047 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    916719213184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,602 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,602 miles
    Test number
    627781222195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,508 miles (+9,211)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    899599512184
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass48,297 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    289492901493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,101 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    441073400155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,707 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    332031659231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,564 miles
    Test number
    664182378036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BKD

Does LR05 BKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 BKD expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BKD?
The MOT on LR05 BKD expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 BKD done?
LR05 BKD was recorded at 115,350 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has LR05 BKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BKD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 BKD 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 BKD find?
LR05 BKD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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