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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 BLKMOT history

LR05 BLK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LR05 BLK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,988 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BLK was last recorded at 103,988 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,804 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,184 miles
Average per year
4,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,988 miles
  • 2025 – 100,804 miles
  • 2024 – 96,737 miles
  • 2023 – 93,599 miles
  • 2022 – 90,046 miles
  • 2021 – 86,839 miles
  • 2020 – 84,614 miles
  • 2019 – 78,329 miles
  • 2018 – 73,059 miles
  • 2017 – 65,197 miles
  • 2016 – 59,129 miles
  • 2015 – 54,158 miles
  • 2014 – 50,617 miles
  • 2013 – 46,302 miles
  • 2012 – 43,770 miles
  • 2011 – 39,747 miles
  • 2010 – 33,335 miles
  • 2009 – 27,766 miles
  • 2008 – 23,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,988 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,988 miles (+3,184)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,988 miles
    Test number
    222357146826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    844438340583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,804 miles (+4,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    238863332208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,737 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    368429164773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,599 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    533508303749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,046 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    512216309612
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Fail90,046 miles (+3,207)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    884784141966
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Pass86,839 miles (+2,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    213610619647
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,614 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    257127161116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,329 miles (+5,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    195501936191
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section outer skin badly corroded

  11. Pass73,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    479450071214
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Fail73,058 miles (+7,861)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    170433080352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass65,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    131470853907
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryTyres have age cracks

  14. Fail65,197 miles (+6,068)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    345168421165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryTyres have age cracks

  15. Pass59,129 miles (+4,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    990249269259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass54,158 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    838566155054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    128440594447
    • NoteExhaust rear box skin peels off.

  18. Fail50,617 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    417858884027
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box skin peels off.

  19. Pass50,617 miles (+4,315)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    729547084080
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box skin peeling and deteriorated.

  20. Pass46,302 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    455439273002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    668920392049
    • 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)

  22. Fail43,770 miles (+4,023)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    136059382469
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

  23. Pass39,747 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    168778481020
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass33,335 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    740933480008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,766 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    124956189043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    531864198076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BLK

Does LR05 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 BLK is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BLK?
The MOT on LR05 BLK is valid until 24 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 BLK done?
LR05 BLK was recorded at 103,988 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,523 miles a year.
Has LR05 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BLK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 BLK 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 BLK find?
LR05 BLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush.

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