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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DVCMOT history

LR05 DVC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LR05 DVC 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVC
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 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVC was last recorded at 41,110 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,110 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,110 miles
  • 2024 – 31,141 miles
  • 2023 – 30,785 miles
  • 2022 – 30,030 miles
  • 2021 – 29,369 miles
  • 2020 – 28,689 miles
  • 2019 – 27,618 miles
  • 2018 – 26,733 miles
  • 2017 – 25,721 miles
  • 2016 – 24,603 miles
  • 2015 – 23,225 miles
  • 2014 – 21,682 miles
  • 2013 – 20,772 miles
  • 2012 – 19,403 miles
  • 2011 – 18,015 miles
  • 2010 – 17,113 miles
  • 2009 – 15,648 miles
  • 2008 – 13,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,110 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    114032234378
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail41,110 miles (+9,969)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    816718290712
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass31,141 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    249908174332
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

  4. Fail31,141 miles (+356)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    662038733567
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

  5. Pass30,785 miles (+755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    837429181441
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle and suspension components are corroded

  6. Pass30,030 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    30,030 miles
    Test number
    971983508992
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail30,029 miles (+660)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    836095822865
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass29,369 miles (+680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    405985842229
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and components corroded and rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components corroded and rusty

  9. Pass28,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    747936615233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,688 miles (+1,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    190550367790
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass27,618 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    978837977805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,733 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    446027116559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,721 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,721 miles
    Test number
    964485391160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,603 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    422118102104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,225 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,225 miles
    Test number
    828327025173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass21,682 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,682 miles
    Test number
    897877224163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,772 miles (+1,369)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    729259023182
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.

  18. Pass19,403 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    849001432159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,015 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,015 miles
    Test number
    845031331156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,113 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,113 miles
    Test number
    743573330171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,648 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,648 miles
    Test number
    954685629152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,339 miles
    Test number
    133340208114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,339 miles
    Test number
    402500408137
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Questions about LR05 DVC

Does LR05 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DVC is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVC?
The MOT on LR05 DVC is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DVC done?
LR05 DVC was recorded at 41,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,504 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVC 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 DVC find?
LR05 DVC passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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