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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DVVMOT history

LR05 DVV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

LR05 DVV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
78,931 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVV
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DVV was last recorded at 78,931 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,938 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,993 miles
Average per year
4,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,931 miles
  • 2021 – 75,938 miles
  • 2020 – 72,978 miles
  • 2019 – 69,535 miles
  • 2018 – 64,772 miles
  • 2017 – 60,831 miles
  • 2016 – 58,532 miles
  • 2015 – 45,123 miles
  • 2014 – 43,101 miles
  • 2013 – 35,413 miles
  • 2012 – 28,138 miles
  • 2011 – 21,500 miles
  • 2010 – 16,979 miles
  • 2009 – 14,416 miles
  • 2008 – 10,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,931 miles (+2,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    532423503209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass75,938 miles (+2,960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    591455952979
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,978 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    968354866456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,535 miles (+4,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    401533955838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,772 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    185289094930
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,831 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    476965909308
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass58,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    372568459768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,532 miles (+13,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    373187640959
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass45,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    139100915184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail45,123 miles (+2,022)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    556670195082
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass43,101 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    799657184059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,413 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    985629293016
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail35,407 miles (+7,269)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    269146993038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass28,138 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    106275592049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,137 miles (+6,637)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    885564892007
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass21,500 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    547621591077
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn

  17. Fail21,500 miles (+4,521)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    645191991092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn

  18. Fail16,979 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    334758270027
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass16,979 miles (+2,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    393418170024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass14,416 miles (+3,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,416 miles
    Test number
    861442979055
    • NoteAdvised nearside and offside front wishbones starting to split.

  21. Pass10,737 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,737 miles
    Test number
    921336788081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,683 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,683 miles
    Test number
    850200588015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR05 DVV

Does LR05 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DVV expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVV?
The MOT on LR05 DVV expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DVV done?
LR05 DVV was recorded at 78,931 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 4,626 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVV 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 DVV find?
LR05 DVV passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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