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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 ESOMOT history

LR05 ESO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

LR05 ESO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
79,316 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ESO
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
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ESO was last recorded at 79,316 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,025 miles · 11 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,316 miles
  • 2021 – 78,025 miles
  • 2020 – 76,421 miles
  • 2019 – 71,556 miles
  • 2018 – 65,646 miles
  • 2017 – 60,656 miles
  • 2016 – 56,133 miles
  • 2015 – 51,355 miles
  • 2014 – 46,527 miles
  • 2013 – 42,306 miles
  • 2012 – 38,102 miles
  • 2011 – 34,326 miles
  • 2010 – 29,287 miles
  • 2009 – 21,337 miles
  • 2008 – 14,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,316 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,316 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    335724702355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass78,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    860226777328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,025 miles (+1,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    685651442869
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. Pass76,421 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    611766425565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,556 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    675184701735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    436748918767
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
  7. Fail65,646 miles (+4,990)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    424039980162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
  8. Pass60,656 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    364508283755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,655 miles (+4,522)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    182252186584
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass56,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    580308441184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,133 miles (+4,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    648881694974
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass51,355 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    128466975484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,527 miles
    Test number
    177677374409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,527 miles (+4,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,527 miles
    Test number
    807406574094
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass42,306 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    935125283022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    408404872078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,102 miles (+3,776)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    255074772030
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNsf tyre bald inner edge
  18. Pass34,326 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    357554171051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Fail34,320 miles (+5,033)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    838753071060
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear side light one bulb not working
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth
  20. Pass29,287 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    103797070486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,337 miles (+7,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    172713189487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  22. Pass14,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,173 miles
    Test number
    194589878470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ESO

Does LR05 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ESO expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ESO?
The MOT on LR05 ESO expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ESO done?
LR05 ESO was recorded at 79,316 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has LR05 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ESO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 ESO 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 ESO find?
LR05 ESO passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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