Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 ESFMOT history
LR05 ESF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 112,083 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 ESF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 ESF was last recorded at 112,083 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,083 miles · 20 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,083 miles
- 2021 – 106,809 miles
- 2019 – 98,550 miles
- 2018 – 90,534 miles
- 2017 – 81,902 miles
- 2016 – 73,485 miles
- 2015 – 61,607 miles
- 2014 – 56,331 miles
- 2013 – 52,015 miles
- 2012 – 48,168 miles
- 2011 – 42,804 miles
- 2010 – 38,265 miles
- 2009 – 32,983 miles
- 2008 – 26,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,083 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake / shoes making excessive squeaking noise during brake testing / Brake check recommended.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Boot strut missing /Attention required
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,083 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 112,083 miles
- Test number
- 280194590691
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail112,083 miles (+5,274)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,083 miles
- Test number
- 163513229497
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,809 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 106,809 miles
- Test number
- 955737859183
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake / shoes making excessive squeaking noise during brake testing / Brake check recommended.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot strut missing /Attention required
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake / shoes making excessive squeaking noise during brake testing / Brake check recommended.
Fail106,755 miles (+8,205)2 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,755 miles
- Test number
- 718694186091
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake / shoes making excessive squeaking noise during brake testing / Brake check recommended.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot strut missing /Attention required
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake / shoes making excessive squeaking noise during brake testing / Brake check recommended.
Pass98,550 miles (+114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,550 miles
- Test number
- 635041550346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail98,436 miles (+7,902)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,436 miles
- Test number
- 362580063364
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass90,534 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 90,534 miles
- Test number
- 312398145783
- AdvisoryOffside Front aged and cracking
Fail90,462 miles (+8,560)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,462 miles
- Test number
- 267703638088
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front aged and cracking
Pass81,902 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,902 miles
- Test number
- 991864114366
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail81,902 miles (+8,417)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,902 miles
- Test number
- 282918879321
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass73,485 miles (+11,878)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 73,485 miles
- Test number
- 205182394655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass61,607 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 61,607 miles
- Test number
- 115334305128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,331 miles (+4,316)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,331 miles
- Test number
- 277277284077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,015 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,015 miles
- Test number
- 478405973010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,168 miles (+5,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,168 miles
- Test number
- 419167372048
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,804 miles (+4,539)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,804 miles
- Test number
- 448918171098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,265 miles (+5,282)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,265 miles
- Test number
- 844159170043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,983 miles (+6,608)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 551560689012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,375 miles
- Test number
- 814339378057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 ESF
- Does LR05 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 ESF expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 ESF?
- The MOT on LR05 ESF expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 ESF done?
- LR05 ESF was recorded at 112,083 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 6,082 miles a year.
- Has LR05 ESF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 ESF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 ESF 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 ESF find?
- LR05 ESF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective both; brake fluid close to minimum mark, and 1 more.
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