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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GWZMOT history

LR05 GWZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

LR05 GWZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
28,461 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GWZ
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 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GWZ was last recorded at 28,461 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,343 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,461 miles
  • 2022 – 28,343 miles
  • 2021 – 28,193 miles
  • 2020 – 27,897 miles
  • 2019 – 26,265 miles
  • 2018 – 25,392 miles
  • 2017 – 25,384 miles
  • 2016 – 22,535 miles
  • 2015 – 20,345 miles
  • 2014 – 18,689 miles
  • 2013 – 17,019 miles
  • 2012 – 15,945 miles
  • 2011 – 15,809 miles
  • 2010 – 13,692 miles
  • 2009 – 11,563 miles
  • 2008 – 8,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,461 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,461 miles (+118)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,461 miles
    Test number
    492336645682
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover damaged
  2. Pass28,343 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    368061730561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cracked also the mirror cover is damaged
  3. Pass28,193 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    28,193 miles
    Test number
    633546496390
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail28,193 miles (+296)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,193 miles
    Test number
    189318154905
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass27,897 miles (+1,632)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    805715947088
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass26,265 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    966817071410
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail26,265 miles (+873)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    938143678890
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass25,392 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    702347978502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,384 miles (+2,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    198239306555
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  10. Pass22,535 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,535 miles
    Test number
    916874624834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,345 miles (+1,656)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,345 miles
    Test number
    417395685073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2.mm and getting low on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked slightly
  12. Pass18,689 miles (+1,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,689 miles
    Test number
    178550984405
    • NoteDrivers door mirror lower backing cover missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  13. Pass17,019 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,019 miles
    Test number
    735917683076
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass15,945 miles (+136)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,945 miles
    Test number
    689077282090
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteNearside and offside front compliance bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s mirror cover missing
  15. Pass15,809 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,809 miles
    Test number
    266278181003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,692 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    713871570054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,563 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,563 miles
    Test number
    154223889024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,847 miles
    Test number
    223797788052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GWZ

Does LR05 GWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 GWZ expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GWZ?
The MOT on LR05 GWZ expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 GWZ done?
LR05 GWZ was recorded at 28,461 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has LR05 GWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GWZ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 GWZ 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 GWZ find?
LR05 GWZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside wing mirror cover damaged.

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