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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 DVGMOT history

LR05 DVG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR05 DVG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,181 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVG
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
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVG was last recorded at 83,181 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,332 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,849 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,181 miles
  • 2025 – 78,332 miles
  • 2024 – 74,688 miles
  • 2023 – 70,712 miles
  • 2022 – 67,560 miles
  • 2021 – 66,324 miles
  • 2020 – 64,961 miles
  • 2019 – 58,511 miles
  • 2018 – 52,474 miles
  • 2017 – 46,806 miles
  • 2016 – 40,609 miles
  • 2015 – 34,230 miles
  • 2014 – 28,129 miles
  • 2013 – 24,872 miles
  • 2012 – 20,594 miles
  • 2011 – 16,682 miles
  • 2010 – 14,418 miles
  • 2009 – 11,770 miles
  • 2008 – 8,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,181 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,181 miles (+4,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    659137654952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,332 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    761815537104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail78,330 miles (+3,642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    597136508891
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,688 miles (+3,976)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    964890217352
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass70,712 miles (+3,152)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,712 miles
    Test number
    548915137650
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass67,560 miles (+1,236)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    996752557524
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    896033083044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,323 miles (+1,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    665868527342
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated Green. (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,961 miles (+6,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    163213116862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,511 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    557209524782
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail58,511 miles (+6,037)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    115630234939
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass52,474 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    605611325517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail52,474 miles (+5,668)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    322766971027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass46,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    628768558391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail46,806 miles (+6,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    405063930589
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass40,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    255117636714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,609 miles (+6,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    879034144200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass34,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,230 miles
    Test number
    747011975072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,228 miles (+6,099)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,228 miles
    Test number
    828411075079
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing low on tread (inner and outer edges)

  20. Pass28,129 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    607214864008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.(165/70/r14 81t)

  21. Fail28,129 miles (+3,257)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    346954464027
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.(165/70/r14 81t)

  22. Pass24,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    826751573015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,872 miles (+4,278)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    927061573020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  24. Pass20,594 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    539269172088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,682 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,682 miles
    Test number
    129380681499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,418 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    134558970439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,770 miles
    Test number
    143119879450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,770 miles (+3,095)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,770 miles
    Test number
    844249479047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass8,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,675 miles
    Test number
    182557968038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DVG

Does LR05 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DVG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVG?
The MOT on LR05 DVG is valid until 24 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 DVG done?
LR05 DVG was recorded at 83,181 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVG 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 DVG find?
LR05 DVG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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