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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 HCVMOT history

LR05 HCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LR05 HCV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,984 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HCV
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
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HCV was last recorded at 67,984 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,211 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,984 miles
  • 2025 – 65,211 miles
  • 2024 – 62,190 miles
  • 2023 – 59,588 miles
  • 2022 – 56,679 miles
  • 2020 – 54,771 miles
  • 2019 – 51,466 miles
  • 2018 – 47,430 miles
  • 2017 – 43,336 miles
  • 2016 – 40,354 miles
  • 2015 – 37,192 miles
  • 2014 – 33,173 miles
  • 2013 – 29,825 miles
  • 2012 – 24,286 miles
  • 2010 – 20,153 miles
  • 2009 – 15,959 miles
  • 2008 – 13,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,984 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,984 miles (+2,773)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    616906466776
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass65,211 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    536910133795
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail65,210 miles (+3,020)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    923988507825
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,190 miles (+2,602)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    521804771311
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass59,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,588 miles
    Test number
    465763211362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail59,586 miles (+2,907)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    314063742200
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,679 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    824837366117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,635 miles (+1,864)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    498875499595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    109175875652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail54,771 miles (+3,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    177534086803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    918941214513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,457 miles (+4,027)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    584220327001
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass47,430 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    490101426188
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    356454164620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,336 miles (+2,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    480810375662
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,354 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    599829159984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,192 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    448262645069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass33,173 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,173 miles
    Test number
    485274044099
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    135185133093
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail29,825 miles (+5,539)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    459135533013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass24,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,286 miles
    Test number
    188210342409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,286 miles (+4,133)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,286 miles
    Test number
    285440542073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass20,153 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    231217770215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,959 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,959 miles
    Test number
    213777469170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,155 miles
    Test number
    952486788025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HCV

Does LR05 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HCV is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HCV?
The MOT on LR05 HCV is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HCV done?
LR05 HCV was recorded at 67,984 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has LR05 HCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HCV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 HCV 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 HCV find?
LR05 HCV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 3 more.

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