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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GYJMOT history

LR05 GYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR05 GYJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,062 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GYJ
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
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GYJ was last recorded at 58,062 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,443 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,619 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,062 miles
  • 2025 – 55,443 miles
  • 2024 – 52,168 miles
  • 2022 – 48,234 miles
  • 2021 – 42,542 miles
  • 2020 – 42,325 miles
  • 2019 – 40,998 miles
  • 2018 – 40,053 miles
  • 2017 – 39,291 miles
  • 2016 – 38,163 miles
  • 2015 – 33,934 miles
  • 2014 – 31,223 miles
  • 2013 – 29,085 miles
  • 2012 – 26,628 miles
  • 2011 – 22,981 miles
  • 2010 – 19,407 miles
  • 2009 – 15,782 miles
  • 2008 – 13,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,062 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    354685326299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,443 miles (+3,275)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    238781788974
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,168 miles (+3,934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    903410698671
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,234 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    965607614040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,542 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    985541585794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    863107171091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail42,325 miles (+1,327)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    340625374543
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,998 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    237476404111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    441833817449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,053 miles (+762)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    137433903854
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass39,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    110585494955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,291 miles (+1,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    302992879982
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass38,163 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    806285516139
    • 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)

  14. Pass33,934 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    905146205196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,223 miles (+2,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    346893084003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass29,085 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    945334893084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    416693502174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,628 miles (+3,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    516003702176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass22,981 miles (+3,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,981 miles
    Test number
    896470211187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass19,407 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,407 miles
    Test number
    713903300167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,782 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,782 miles
    Test number
    504769389012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,156 miles
    Test number
    240868308162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GYJ

Does LR05 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GYJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GYJ?
The MOT on LR05 GYJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GYJ done?
LR05 GYJ was recorded at 58,062 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has LR05 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GYJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 GYJ 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 GYJ find?
LR05 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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