
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
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))
Pass78,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 78,025 miles
- Test number
- 860226777328
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass65,646 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,646 miles
- Test number
- 436748918767
- AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
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
Pass60,656 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,656 miles
- Test number
- 364508283755
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass56,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,133 miles
- Test number
- 580308441184
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,355 miles (+4,828)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,355 miles
- Test number
- 128466975484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 46,527 miles
- Test number
- 177677374409
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass42,306 miles (+4,204)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,306 miles
- Test number
- 935125283022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,102 miles
- Test number
- 408404872078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
Pass29,287 miles (+7,950)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 29,287 miles
- Test number
- 103797070486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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