
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 BKEMOT history
LR05 BKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 125,070 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 BKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 BKE was last recorded at 125,070 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 4,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 120,991 miles · 16 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,079 miles
- Average per year
- 5,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,070 miles
- 2023 – 120,991 miles
- 2022 – 116,549 miles
- 2021 – 112,006 miles
- 2020 – 110,074 miles
- 2019 – 106,899 miles
- 2018 – 103,651 miles
- 2017 – 99,430 miles
- 2016 – 94,710 miles
- 2015 – 90,191 miles
- 2014 – 85,942 miles
- 2013 – 84,346 miles
- 2012 – 79,222 miles
- 2011 – 73,617 miles
- 2010 – 68,563 miles
- 2009 – 57,225 miles
- 2008 – 43,587 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,070 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 125,070 miles
- Test number
- 284412720693
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,991 miles (+4,442)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 120,991 miles
- Test number
- 701262797690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,549 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 116,549 miles
- Test number
- 389136093479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,538 miles (+4,532)15 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,538 miles
- Test number
- 424165326254
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,006 miles (+12)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 112,006 miles
- Test number
- 355748620785
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryFront BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED
- AdvisoryVEHICLE PANELS AND UNDER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION SIGNS
Fail111,994 miles (+1,920)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,994 miles
- Test number
- 499071406046
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryFront BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED
- AdvisoryVEHICLE PANELS AND UNDER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION SIGNS
Pass110,074 miles (+3,175)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 110,074 miles
- Test number
- 180245998648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,899 miles (+3,248)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 106,899 miles
- Test number
- 664650251843
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel
Pass103,651 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,651 miles
- Test number
- 582051469381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,430 miles (+4,720)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 409348166809
- AdvisoryBoth strut top mount bearings stiff
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,710 miles (+4,519)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,710 miles
- Test number
- 265077274354
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass90,191 miles (+4,249)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,191 miles
- Test number
- 676545435155
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,942 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,942 miles
- Test number
- 577867334024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,346 miles
- Test number
- 349460203209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,346 miles (+5,124)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,346 miles
- Test number
- 755009293183
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass79,222 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,222 miles
- Test number
- 395622982060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,222 miles (+5,605)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,222 miles
- Test number
- 467442882094
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 73,617 miles
- Test number
- 266114781048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,617 miles (+5,054)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,617 miles
- Test number
- 597254181091
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass68,563 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 68,563 miles
- Test number
- 650784670010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail68,562 miles (+68)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,562 miles
- Test number
- 722114370090
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail68,494 miles (+11,269)3 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,494 miles
- Test number
- 744599560083
- DangerousDANGEROUS Grove worn into offside front inner tyre wall
- DangerousDANGEROUS nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn to legal limit of 1.6mm also nail in tyre
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front seat damaged
- NoteFront number plate is loose
Pass57,225 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 57,225 miles
- Test number
- 420554309105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail57,224 miles (+5)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,224 miles
- Test number
- 850069099088
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail57,219 miles (+13,632)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,219 miles
- Test number
- 312348499027
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,587 miles
- Test number
- 644143098021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 BKE
- Does LR05 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 BKE expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 BKE?
- The MOT on LR05 BKE expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 BKE done?
- LR05 BKE was recorded at 125,070 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
- Has LR05 BKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 BKE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 BKE 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 BKE find?
- LR05 BKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.
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