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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 DVMMOT history

LR05 DVM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

LR05 DVM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
150,060 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVM was last recorded at 150,060 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,058 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,060 miles
  • 2022 – 144,724 miles
  • 2021 – 126,600 miles
  • 2020 – 114,373 miles
  • 2019 – 105,536 miles
  • 2018 – 100,437 miles
  • 2017 – 91,156 miles
  • 2016 – 78,651 miles
  • 2015 – 65,253 miles
  • 2014 – 51,214 miles
  • 2013 – 40,463 miles
  • 2012 – 36,698 miles
  • 2011 – 32,284 miles
  • 2010 – 27,580 miles
  • 2009 – 22,788 miles
  • 2008 – 16,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,060 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak bottom of rad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,060 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,060 miles
    Test number
    635882871712
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail150,058 miles (+5,334)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,058 miles
    Test number
    517251697746
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass144,724 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    679356294634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail144,722 miles (+18,122)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,722 miles
    Test number
    306832995252
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,600 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    772176342791
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,598 miles (+12,225)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    348417084810
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    988729533877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,373 miles (+8,837)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    820897241346
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass105,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    278585992579
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom of rad
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,536 miles (+5,099)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    112274735998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom of rad
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,437 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    890169784260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOneNumber plate light not illuminating

  12. Fail100,432 miles (+9,276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    831511214204
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOneNumber plate light not illuminating

  13. Pass91,156 miles (+12,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    900499486685
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass78,651 miles (+13,398)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    975051482948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    376965065036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail65,245 miles (+14,031)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    887315865050
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass51,214 miles (+10,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    177293564080
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass40,463 miles (+3,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    588428053007
    • NoteRear exhaust box coroded

  19. Pass36,698 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    558021852008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    828102031038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,284 miles (+4,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    278606021066
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,580 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    133992320079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail22,788 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,788 miles
    Test number
    113541529483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass22,788 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,788 miles
    Test number
    732301729006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,810 miles
    Test number
    522830278030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DVM

Does LR05 DVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DVM expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVM?
The MOT on LR05 DVM expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DVM done?
LR05 DVM was recorded at 150,060 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVM 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 DVM find?
LR05 DVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" mount slightly worn., and 2 more.

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