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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GYKMOT history

LR05 GYK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

LR05 GYK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
95,021 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GYK
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GYK was last recorded at 95,021 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,340 miles · 26 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
6,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 95,021 miles
  • 2020 – 92,340 miles
  • 2019 – 84,935 miles
  • 2018 – 77,235 miles
  • 2017 – 72,363 miles
  • 2016 – 66,271 miles
  • 2015 – 58,453 miles
  • 2014 – 51,211 miles
  • 2013 – 44,012 miles
  • 2012 – 37,558 miles
  • 2011 – 31,168 miles
  • 2010 – 24,896 miles
  • 2008 – 12,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,021 miles (+2,681)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    946830557269
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,340 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    884092669598
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail92,323 miles (+7,388)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    659573335871
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,935 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    980454938710
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,897 miles (+129)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    287183131149
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,768 miles (+7,533)2 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    683163515868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,235 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    702405678708
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail77,224 miles (+4,861)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    585679315889
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass72,363 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    434646632503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    338837536790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn and deteriorated 1856014
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  11. Fail66,271 miles (+7,818)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    185423418572
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn and deteriorated 1856014
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  12. Pass58,453 miles (+7,242)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,453 miles
    Test number
    898125585058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass51,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    118795084023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail51,211 miles (+7,199)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    599055484052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,012 miles (+6,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,012 miles
    Test number
    978646783040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,558 miles (+6,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,558 miles
    Test number
    625067382076
    • 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)

  17. Pass31,168 miles (+6,272)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    778164081060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass24,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    920355580054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail24,896 miles (+12,765)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    821884580022
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass12,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    813782918182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GYK

Does LR05 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 GYK expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GYK?
The MOT on LR05 GYK expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 GYK done?
LR05 GYK was recorded at 95,021 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
Has LR05 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GYK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 GYK 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 GYK find?
LR05 GYK passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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