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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LR05 JBRMOT history

LR05 JBR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LR05 JBR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,354 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 JBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 JBR was last recorded at 95,354 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,352 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,354 miles
  • 2025 – 88,311 miles
  • 2024 – 78,686 miles
  • 2023 – 70,218 miles
  • 2022 – 62,628 miles
  • 2021 – 58,743 miles
  • 2020 – 56,732 miles
  • 2019 – 52,895 miles
  • 2018 – 47,431 miles
  • 2017 – 41,563 miles
  • 2016 – 29,425 miles
  • 2015 – 17,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,354 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,354 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,354 miles
    Test number
    440416890392
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail95,352 miles (+7,041)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    816921040836
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass88,311 miles (+9,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    873554007364
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center section sleeve loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,686 miles (+8,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    662669903195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    520644639676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,218 miles (+7,590)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    871011924533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    160579144382
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail62,628 miles (+3,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    609922369143
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,743 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    101390917948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,732 miles (+3,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    356006316358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass52,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    565398375283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,895 miles (+5,464)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    792197638277
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass47,431 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    353086487015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,563 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    305351402832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,549 miles (+12,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    380636126843
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass29,425 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    923128120990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,085 miles
    Test number
    539387705122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 JBR

Does LR05 JBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 JBR is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 JBR?
The MOT on LR05 JBR is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 JBR done?
LR05 JBR was recorded at 95,354 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has LR05 JBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 JBR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 JBR 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 JBR find?
LR05 JBR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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