Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 MTJMOT history
LR05 MTJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 99,464 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 MTJ
- 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
- 30 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 MTJ was last recorded at 99,464 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 13,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,244 miles · 1 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,220 miles
- Average per year
- 5,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,464 miles
- 2024 – 86,244 miles
- 2023 – 75,162 miles
- 2022 – 57,151 miles
- 2021 – 51,484 miles
- 2020 – 51,002 miles
- 2019 – 47,800 miles
- 2018 – 44,120 miles
- 2017 – 41,392 miles
- 2016 – 39,646 miles
- 2015 – 38,109 miles
- 2014 – 36,590 miles
- 2013 – 34,850 miles
- 2012 – 29,980 miles
- 2011 – 24,395 miles
- 2010 – 19,806 miles
- 2009 – 16,507 miles
- 2008 – 14,117 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Reversing lamp not work
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,464 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 99,464 miles
- Test number
- 111582137436
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail99,464 miles (+13,220)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,464 miles
- Test number
- 758832412721
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass86,244 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 86,244 miles
- Test number
- 640039395151
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryReversing lamp not work
Fail86,240 miles (+11,078)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,240 miles
- Test number
- 688194047364
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryReversing lamp not work
Pass75,162 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,162 miles
- Test number
- 423467217820
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail75,162 miles (+18,011)1 repaired3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,162 miles
- Test number
- 123856133572
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass57,151 miles (+5,667)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 57,151 miles
- Test number
- 999100184089
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 51,484 miles
- Test number
- 633426955030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,480 miles (+478)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,480 miles
- Test number
- 116030752076
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass51,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,002 miles
- Test number
- 646084546173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,002 miles (+3,202)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,002 miles
- Test number
- 177850370222
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,800 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,800 miles
- Test number
- 848939712131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,120 miles (+2,728)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 44,120 miles
- Test number
- 952098947506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,392 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,392 miles
- Test number
- 603389365230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,646 miles (+1,537)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,646 miles
- Test number
- 275666059392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,109 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,109 miles
- Test number
- 885249365088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,590 miles (+1,740)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,590 miles
- Test number
- 398782374094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)
Pass34,850 miles (+4,870)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,850 miles
- Test number
- 275487773028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass29,980 miles (+5,585)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,980 miles
- Test number
- 969443472046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,395 miles (+4,589)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,395 miles
- Test number
- 777258861025
- NoteBoth nearside tyres are damaged to outer walls.
Pass19,806 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 19,806 miles
- Test number
- 193420370414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,507 miles (+2,390)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 16,507 miles
- Test number
- 250882679090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 14,117 miles
- Test number
- 960093368082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 MTJ
- Does LR05 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 MTJ expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 MTJ?
- The MOT on LR05 MTJ expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 MTJ done?
- LR05 MTJ was recorded at 99,464 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
- Has LR05 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 MTJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
- LR05 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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