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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DVLMOT history

LR05 DVL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LR05 DVL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
87,237 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVL was last recorded at 87,237 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 4,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2018: 62,687 miles, lower than 82,680 miles on 17 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,673 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,564 miles
Average per year
4,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,237 miles
  • 2023 – 82,673 miles
  • 2022 – 79,794 miles
  • 2021 – 77,110 miles
  • 2020 – 72,820 miles
  • 2019 – 68,591 miles
  • 2018 – 62,687 miles
  • 2017 – 55,597 miles
  • 2016 – 51,247 miles
  • 2015 – 45,514 miles
  • 2014 – 41,597 miles
  • 2013 – 38,008 miles
  • 2012 – 34,129 miles
  • 2011 – 28,983 miles
  • 2010 – 23,489 miles
  • 2009 – 18,198 miles
  • 2008 – 13,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,237 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,237 miles (+4,564)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,237 miles
    Test number
    408836681260
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,673 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    711087399034
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,665 miles (+2,871)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    539728926681
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass79,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    922611024768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,794 miles (+2,684)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    976112792716
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    747246979748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,110 miles (+4,290)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    874198044074
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    859219969628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail72,820 miles (+4,229)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    895550775214
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    979216203175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail68,591 miles (+5,904)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    554110206668
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil level on minium (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,687 miles (-19,993)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    328239502354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,680 miles (+27,083)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    225527957112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.041 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .66 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass55,597 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    548188497592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,585 miles (+4,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    455825388691
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass51,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    734491050162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail51,247 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    395792471393
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    285843515133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail45,514 miles (+3,917)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    595173215123
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass41,597 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    778052514191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,008 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,008 miles
    Test number
    225324513146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteel wheel fitter to offside rear

  22. Fail37,997 miles (+3,868)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    669634713122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteel wheel fitter to offside rear

  23. Fail34,129 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,129 miles
    Test number
    695348012136
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass34,129 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,129 miles
    Test number
    808458312153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    595906661052
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail28,983 miles (+5,494)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    599006761034
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass23,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,489 miles
    Test number
    363318260022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,489 miles (+5,291)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,489 miles
    Test number
    190688060417
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge

  29. Pass18,198 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    714166579099
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  30. Pass13,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,043 miles
    Test number
    464905688002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DVL

Does LR05 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DVL expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVL?
The MOT on LR05 DVL expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DVL done?
LR05 DVL was recorded at 87,237 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 DVL find?
LR05 DVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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