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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DVTMOT history

LR05 DVT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

LR05 DVT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
101,332 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVT
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
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVT was last recorded at 101,332 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 8,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2009: 15,272 miles, lower than 19,985 miles on 8 Jan 2008.

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
92,737 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,595 miles
Average per year
5,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,332 miles
  • 2022 – 92,737 miles
  • 2021 – 89,067 miles
  • 2020 – 87,839 miles
  • 2019 – 81,799 miles
  • 2018 – 70,288 miles
  • 2017 – 66,607 miles
  • 2016 – 63,070 miles
  • 2015 – 57,327 miles
  • 2014 – 45,687 miles
  • 2013 – 35,858 miles
  • 2012 – 30,085 miles
  • 2011 – 22,696 miles
  • 2010 – 17,411 miles
  • 2009 – 15,272 miles
  • 2008 – 19,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    939292737650
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,332 miles (+8,595)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    707000063933
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,737 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    167092508493
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust coroded

  4. Pass89,067 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    464620356208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail88,988 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    821691231001
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    895548017641
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail87,839 miles (+6,040)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    461932320578
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    483199157962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,799 miles (+11,511)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    355998110252
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass70,288 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    743672590047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,607 miles (+3,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    357491117424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass63,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    269684664740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail63,070 miles (+5,743)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    163027825374
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    399762525060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail57,327 miles (+11,640)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    176112025010
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,687 miles (+9,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    785912924070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass35,858 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    827883833068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,085 miles (+7,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    427952532081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass22,696 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    929243711013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,411 miles
    Test number
    951180020006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,410 miles (+2,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,410 miles
    Test number
    942040820098
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass15,272 miles (-4,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    333361829020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    132168908468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,744 miles
    Test number
    532948608096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DVT

Does LR05 DVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DVT expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVT?
The MOT on LR05 DVT expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DVT done?
LR05 DVT was recorded at 101,332 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 5,716 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 DVT find?
LR05 DVT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185/60/14.

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