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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 ESYMOT history

LR05 ESY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LR05 ESY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
116,414 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ESY
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
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 ESY was last recorded at 116,414 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,058 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,356 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,414 miles
  • 2025 – 115,058 miles
  • 2024 – 113,654 miles
  • 2023 – 112,756 miles
  • 2021 – 111,640 miles
  • 2020 – 107,750 miles
  • 2019 – 103,347 miles
  • 2018 – 100,625 miles
  • 2017 – 96,436 miles
  • 2016 – 90,189 miles
  • 2015 – 84,005 miles
  • 2014 – 78,428 miles
  • 2013 – 71,862 miles
  • 2012 – 66,197 miles
  • 2011 – 57,810 miles
  • 2010 – 48,806 miles
  • 2009 – 41,445 miles
  • 2008 – 31,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,414 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,414 miles (+1,356)14 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    126502896339
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,058 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    336101550888
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail115,052 miles (+1,398)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    752976362247
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to overheating (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to overheating during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass113,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,654 miles
    Test number
    502935036184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,652 miles (+896)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    330577605907
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,756 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    184593717359
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail112,756 miles (+1,116)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    417465239733
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass111,640 miles (+135)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    670625813196
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail111,505 miles (+3,755)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    367233773258
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass107,750 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    532372264440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass103,347 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    788682126785
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail103,347 miles (+2,722)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    816114145463
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,625 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    186719234096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,436 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    466590716857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,189 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,189 miles
    Test number
    832722887937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,005 miles
    Test number
    817630945104
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail84,005 miles (+5,577)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,005 miles
    Test number
    276560245458
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,428 miles (+6,566)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    828603844146
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  19. Fail71,862 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    799315043106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,862 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    859065543197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    217476442195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail66,197 miles (+8,387)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    679156742168
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    235509031109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,810 miles (+9,004)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    117559331133
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass48,806 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    193269480000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    104559779481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass41,445 miles (+9,739)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    751609679079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    234780088002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,706 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    412150788019
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LR05 ESY

Does LR05 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ESY expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ESY?
The MOT on LR05 ESY expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ESY done?
LR05 ESY was recorded at 116,414 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has LR05 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ESY has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 ESY 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 ESY find?
LR05 ESY failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 14 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheating due to coolant leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.

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