Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 HDOMOT history

LR05 HDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LR05 HDO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
125,805 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR05 HDO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 HDO was last recorded at 125,805 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 7,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,593 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,212 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,805 miles
  • 2023 – 118,593 miles
  • 2022 – 113,639 miles
  • 2021 – 111,144 miles
  • 2020 – 107,384 miles
  • 2019 – 104,659 miles
  • 2018 – 99,583 miles
  • 2017 – 94,573 miles
  • 2016 – 87,923 miles
  • 2015 – 81,192 miles
  • 2014 – 75,050 miles
  • 2013 – 67,198 miles
  • 2012 – 59,680 miles
  • 2011 – 53,999 miles
  • 2010 – 46,864 miles
  • 2009 – 38,944 miles
  • 2008 – 29,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,805 miles
  • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,805 miles (+7,212)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,805 miles
    Test number
    867380513881
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,593 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    257593874174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    523324020283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,639 miles (+2,495)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    887067831439
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,144 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    951181070051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    696244919570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,384 miles (+2,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    908698589055
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass104,659 miles (+5,076)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    289947205358
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and heatshield insecure

  9. Pass99,583 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    734237485469
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,573 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,573 miles
    Test number
    360488376085
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail94,556 miles (+6,633)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    484324904338
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,923 miles (+6,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    926897083569
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust some corrosion

  13. Pass81,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    973614837170
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail81,192 miles (+6,142)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    519876088161
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail75,050 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    268231944278
    • Repaired at testFront Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testFront Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inside edge of tread low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre light cracks in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass75,050 miles (+7,852)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    787221244292
    • NoteOffside front tyre inside edge of tread low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre light cracks in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass67,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    467491123270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,198 miles (+7,518)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    939931323279
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass59,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    775180932165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Fail59,680 miles (+5,681)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    666190732181
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass53,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    128600631128
    • NoteOffside front wiper slight smearing

  22. Fail53,999 miles (+7,135)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    355050031129
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front wiper slight smearing

  23. Pass46,864 miles (+7,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    541658830192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,944 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    231469539400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,664 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    780618098085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,646 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    370236298097
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about LR05 HDO

Does LR05 HDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HDO expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HDO?
The MOT on LR05 HDO expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HDO done?
LR05 HDO was recorded at 125,805 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has LR05 HDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HDO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 HDO 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 HDO find?
LR05 HDO failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both; nearside front position lamp not working; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR05H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.