
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,200 cc
LR05 DPYMOT history
LR05 DPY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 106,541 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 DPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 DPY was last recorded at 106,541 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,070 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,471 miles
- Average per year
- 4,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,541 miles
- 2024 – 103,070 miles
- 2023 – 98,801 miles
- 2022 – 96,929 miles
- 2021 – 94,060 miles
- 2020 – 92,111 miles
- 2019 – 89,520 miles
- 2018 – 88,959 miles
- 2017 – 86,261 miles
- 2016 – 78,688 miles
- 2015 – 70,082 miles
- 2014 – 61,999 miles
- 2013 – 54,197 miles
- 2012 – 47,825 miles
- 2011 – 40,416 miles
- 2010 – 34,996 miles
- 2009 – 28,306 miles
- 2008 – 22,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV Boot has a minor grease leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,541 miles (+3,471)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 106,541 miles
- Test number
- 275840620806
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV Boot has a minor grease leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
Pass103,070 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 103,070 miles
- Test number
- 239472427215
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded and pipe
Fail103,070 miles (+4,269)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,070 miles
- Test number
- 160518644456
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded and pipe
Pass98,801 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,801 miles
- Test number
- 894272732422
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,801 miles (+1,872)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,801 miles
- Test number
- 573562999340
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,929 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,929 miles
- Test number
- 199255573042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail96,929 miles (+2,869)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,929 miles
- Test number
- 907028004756
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass94,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,060 miles
- Test number
- 655489062324
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail94,060 miles (+1,949)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,060 miles
- Test number
- 305137175637
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,111 miles (+2,591)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,111 miles
- Test number
- 414956637438
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,520 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,520 miles
- Test number
- 119327654969
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
Fail89,520 miles (+561)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,520 miles
- Test number
- 815715113859
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
Pass88,959 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,959 miles
- Test number
- 937978148387
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail88,959 miles (+2,698)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,959 miles
- Test number
- 231669684829
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass86,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 86,261 miles
- Test number
- 519595262811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,261 miles (+7,573)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,261 miles
- Test number
- 259021607587
- 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)
Pass78,688 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,688 miles
- Test number
- 819775390128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,375 miles (+8,293)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,375 miles
- Test number
- 936979321074
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,082 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,082 miles
- Test number
- 877710795007
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,999 miles (+7,802)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,999 miles
- Test number
- 137631594496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,197 miles (+6,372)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 54,197 miles
- Test number
- 959654593074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,825 miles (+7,409)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,825 miles
- Test number
- 655786482018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,416 miles (+5,420)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,416 miles
- Test number
- 637482881061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,996 miles (+6,690)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,996 miles
- Test number
- 753569860003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,306 miles (+6,039)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,306 miles
- Test number
- 850016079042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,267 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 22,267 miles
- Test number
- 472830588087
- 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)
Questions about LR05 DPY
- Does LR05 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DPY is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 DPY?
- The MOT on LR05 DPY is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 DPY done?
- LR05 DPY was recorded at 106,541 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
- Has LR05 DPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 DPY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 DPY 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 DPY find?
- LR05 DPY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer driveshaft cv boot has a minor grease leak; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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