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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 GYOMOT history

LR05 GYO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR05 GYO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,174 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GYO was last recorded at 68,174 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,488 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,686 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,174 miles
  • 2024 – 65,488 miles
  • 2023 – 63,062 miles
  • 2022 – 60,604 miles
  • 2021 – 58,270 miles
  • 2020 – 55,351 miles
  • 2019 – 51,046 miles
  • 2018 – 49,245 miles
  • 2017 – 48,224 miles
  • 2016 – 47,124 miles
  • 2015 – 45,743 miles
  • 2014 – 44,271 miles
  • 2013 – 42,657 miles
  • 2012 – 40,970 miles
  • 2011 – 39,404 miles
  • 2010 – 37,688 miles
  • 2009 – 33,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,174 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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,174 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    967615170592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    734972920182
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail65,488 miles (+2,426)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    751809345099
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass63,062 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    484425648629
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail63,062 miles (+2,458)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    630389129014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,604 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    887239594614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,270 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    937694421726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    455954575584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,351 miles (+4,305)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    504053193516
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass51,046 miles (+1,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    316851532578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass49,245 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    842040366182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,224 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    315804942712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    527593097991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Fail47,124 miles (+493)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    633841240964
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass46,631 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    747149287487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    365390195043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail45,743 miles (+1,472)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    255290095065
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail44,271 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    687479074051
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass44,271 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    777219574061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,657 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    906245283085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    118214782428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,970 miles (+1,566)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    896352082058
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Fail39,404 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,404 miles
    Test number
    386814971083
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass39,404 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,404 miles
    Test number
    506644771013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,688 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    663349580091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    374378479088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GYO

Does LR05 GYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GYO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GYO?
The MOT on LR05 GYO is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GYO done?
LR05 GYO was recorded at 68,174 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has LR05 GYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GYO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 GYO 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 GYO find?
LR05 GYO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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