
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 HDNMOT history
LR05 HDN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,174 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 88,174 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 HDN
- 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
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 HDN was last recorded at 88,174 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 6,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 May 2017: 58,020 miles, lower than 115,201 miles on 13 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 81,834 miles · 21 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,340 miles
- Average per year
- 4,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 88,174 miles
- 2023 – 81,834 miles
- 2022 – 78,895 miles
- 2021 – 71,110 miles
- 2019 – 68,284 miles
- 2018 – 63,004 miles
- 2017 – 58,047 miles
- 2016 – 115,201 miles
- 2015 – 51,357 miles
- 2014 – 48,361 miles
- 2013 – 44,293 miles
- 2012 – 39,120 miles
- 2011 – 32,994 miles
- 2010 – 28,060 miles
- 2009 – 22,383 miles
- 2008 – 16,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Uneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Weather cracks to offside rear tyre, central tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,174 miles (+6,340)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,174 miles
- Test number
- 820420664839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,834 miles (+2,939)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 81,834 miles
- Test number
- 510899205207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,895 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,895 miles
- Test number
- 295523544526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,864 miles (+7,754)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,864 miles
- Test number
- 967889599138
- MajorEmissions not tested oil light flashing on (oil is to level ) (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (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 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,110 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,110 miles
- Test number
- 992626963774
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail71,110 miles (+2,826)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,110 miles
- Test number
- 783920016781
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass68,284 miles (+1,117)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,284 miles
- Test number
- 176052847990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,167 miles (+4,163)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,167 miles
- Test number
- 430737329400
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
Pass63,004 miles (+4,957)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,004 miles
- Test number
- 756832571231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,047 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,047 miles
- Test number
- 776103088015
- AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges
- AdvisoryWeather cracks to offside rear tyre, central tread
Fail58,020 miles (-57,181)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,020 miles
- Test number
- 690223716813
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges
- AdvisoryWeather cracks to offside rear tyre, central tread
Pass115,201 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 115,201 miles
- Test number
- 219880184241
- AdvisoryAuxilary drive belt cracked
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S secondary tail lights not working
- AdvisoryO/S rear tyre cracked in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail54,613 miles (+3,256)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,613 miles
- Test number
- 195532677148
- DangerousFuel system component leaking Filter/pipe (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryAuxilary drive belt cracked
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S secondary tail lights not working
- AdvisoryO/S rear tyre cracked in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass51,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,357 miles
- Test number
- 148581565173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,357 miles (+2,996)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,357 miles
- Test number
- 836581165179
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAuxilary drive belt badly perished
- NoteO/S rear tyre nailed & cracked in the tread
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass48,361 miles (+20)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 48,361 miles
- Test number
- 285784834193
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
Fail48,341 miles (+4,048)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,341 miles
- Test number
- 497572834135
- 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
Pass44,293 miles (+5,173)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,293 miles
- Test number
- 739450253125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,120 miles (+6,126)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,120 miles
- Test number
- 765818952106
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass32,994 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,994 miles
- Test number
- 296399151133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,890 miles (+4,830)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,890 miles
- Test number
- 485542151193
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass28,060 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 28,060 miles
- Test number
- 254848540174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,383 miles (+5,918)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 22,383 miles
- Test number
- 663494559137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,465 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 16,465 miles
- Test number
- 113037788424
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVIN plate slightly insicure
Questions about LR05 HDN
- Does LR05 HDN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 HDN expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 HDN?
- The MOT on LR05 HDN expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 HDN done?
- LR05 HDN was recorded at 88,174 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
- Has LR05 HDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 HDN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 HDN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 HDN find?
- LR05 HDN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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