Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 DVBMOT history
LR05 DVB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,606 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 DVB
- 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
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 DVB was last recorded at 116,606 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,001 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,605 miles
- Average per year
- 6,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,606 miles
- 2025 – 115,001 miles
- 2023 – 112,422 miles
- 2022 – 110,022 miles
- 2021 – 106,237 miles
- 2020 – 103,329 miles
- 2019 – 97,451 miles
- 2018 – 94,850 miles
- 2017 – 92,118 miles
- 2016 – 90,607 miles
- 2015 – 86,318 miles
- 2014 – 79,055 miles
- 2013 – 72,191 miles
- 2012 – 66,930 miles
- 2011 – 42,545 miles
- 2010 – 25,505 miles
- 2009 – 8,133 miles
- 2008 – 6,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,606 miles
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,606 miles (+1,605)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,606 miles
- Test number
- 772250882586
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,001 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 798526939624
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reverse travel (1.1.6 (d))
Fail115,001 miles (+2,579)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 536228828604
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reverse travel (1.1.6 (d))
Pass112,422 miles (+2,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 112,422 miles
- Test number
- 137727218444
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,022 miles (+3,785)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 110,022 miles
- Test number
- 337856294074
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,237 miles (+2,908)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,237 miles
- Test number
- 405034494902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,329 miles (+5,878)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,329 miles
- Test number
- 620156220110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,451 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,451 miles
- Test number
- 864837987367
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,451 miles (+2,601)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,451 miles
- Test number
- 721485107263
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,850 miles (+2,732)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,850 miles
- Test number
- 337717689924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,118 miles (+1,511)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,118 miles
- Test number
- 522527452152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,607 miles (+4,289)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,607 miles
- Test number
- 835357700637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail86,318 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,318 miles
- Test number
- 159627095121
- Repaired at testFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,318 miles (+7,263)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 86,318 miles
- Test number
- 446967795128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,055 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,055 miles
- Test number
- 288569694438
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail79,055 miles (+6,864)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,055 miles
- Test number
- 495208094155
- FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,191 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 728674793122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,186 miles (+5,256)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,186 miles
- Test number
- 948403193111
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,930 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,930 miles
- Test number
- 785144492118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,751 miles (+21,206)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,751 miles
- Test number
- 707944822135
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAccident damage to bonnet, offside front and rear wing
- NoteBoth front seat back release knobs not fitted
Pass42,545 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,545 miles
- Test number
- 709606601148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail42,537 miles (+17,032)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,537 miles
- Test number
- 197765891081
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,505 miles (+17,372)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 25,505 miles
- Test number
- 564730690088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,133 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 8,133 miles
- Test number
- 380602279045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 6,668 miles
- Test number
- 994516288033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 DVB
- Does LR05 DVB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DVB is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 DVB?
- The MOT on LR05 DVB is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 DVB done?
- LR05 DVB was recorded at 116,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
- Has LR05 DVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 DVB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 DVB 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 DVB find?
- LR05 DVB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.
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