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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.

LR05 HDN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass88,174 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass88,174 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    820420664839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,834 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    510899205207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,895 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    295523544526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass68,284 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    176052847990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. Pass63,004 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    756832571231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass51,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    148581565173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass44,293 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    739450253125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,120 miles (+6,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    765818952106
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass32,994 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    296399151133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. Pass28,060 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,060 miles
    Test number
    254848540174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,383 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    663494559137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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