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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 HEJMOT history

LR05 HEJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

LR05 HEJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
89,964 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HEJ
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
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HEJ was last recorded at 89,964 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 3,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,826 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,138 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,964 miles
  • 2023 – 86,826 miles
  • 2021 – 85,561 miles
  • 2020 – 80,924 miles
  • 2019 – 73,194 miles
  • 2018 – 67,206 miles
  • 2017 – 62,939 miles
  • 2016 – 57,314 miles
  • 2015 – 49,945 miles
  • 2014 – 46,154 miles
  • 2013 – 42,732 miles
  • 2012 – 38,116 miles
  • 2011 – 37,400 miles
  • 2010 – 31,538 miles
  • 2009 – 30,041 miles
  • 2008 – 26,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,964 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,964 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    262559714553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,826 miles (+1,265)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    277817899790
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,561 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    959716840984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,561 miles (+4,637)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    529380442179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,924 miles (+7,730)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    638977689805
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,194 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    458070838452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,206 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    360102391593
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail67,206 miles (+4,267)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    140590675207
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass62,939 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    817263724813
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  10. Pass57,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    858044908547
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  11. Fail57,314 miles (+7,369)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    531077300765
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven 45% imbalance (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  12. Pass49,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    731126224611
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail49,945 miles (+3,791)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    681553434089
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass46,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    187692564242
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail46,154 miles (+13)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    399272064459
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail46,141 miles (+3,409)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,141 miles
    Test number
    338235154206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass42,732 miles (+525)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    926629733278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Fail42,207 miles (+4,091)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    978933933293
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass38,116 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    176004862101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine sump damage

  20. Fail38,116 miles (+716)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    985713952191
    • FailureFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine sump damage
    • NoteFront exhaust down pipe damage
    • NoteGearbox maunt braket sligly damage

  21. Fail37,400 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    399145631388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine sump damaged

  22. Pass37,400 miles (+5,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    775885731368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine sump damaged

  23. Pass31,538 miles (+1,497)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,538 miles
    Test number
    740663430399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteBonnet sligly damage/front grill damage/rear boot lead damage
    • NoteOff side front inner tyre sligly worn
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  24. Pass30,041 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,041 miles
    Test number
    542255139370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,031 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    843565428302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,003 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    101043328367
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Questions about LR05 HEJ

Does LR05 HEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HEJ expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HEJ?
The MOT on LR05 HEJ expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HEJ done?
LR05 HEJ was recorded at 89,964 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has LR05 HEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HEJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 HEJ 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 HEJ find?
LR05 HEJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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