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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 MTYMOT history

LR05 MTY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

LR05 MTY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
160,690 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MTY
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
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MTY was last recorded at 160,690 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 14,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2012: 73,650 miles, lower than 73,658 miles on 27 Mar 2012.

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
146,008 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14,682 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,690 miles
  • 2024 – 146,008 miles
  • 2023 – 135,924 miles
  • 2022 – 133,344 miles
  • 2021 – 125,542 miles
  • 2018 – 122,284 miles
  • 2017 – 116,951 miles
  • 2016 – 110,444 miles
  • 2015 – 105,112 miles
  • 2014 – 89,421 miles
  • 2013 – 83,545 miles
  • 2012 – 73,650 miles
  • 2011 – 63,006 miles
  • 2010 – 55,520 miles
  • 2009 – 48,587 miles
  • 2008 – 38,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,690 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,690 miles (+14,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,690 miles
    Test number
    444343105718
    • 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))

  2. Pass146,008 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,008 miles
    Test number
    132019598952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,924 miles (+2,580)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,924 miles
    Test number
    666202760676
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  4. Pass133,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    712046519443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail133,344 miles (+7,802)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    826084633334
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,542 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,542 miles
    Test number
    649023029030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass122,284 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    629825309011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (both side) (4.4.3 (b))

  8. Pass116,951 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    202052021732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    223906981952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,444 miles (+5,332)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    263971096573
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,112 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    935911994756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer pipe broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail105,112 miles (+15,691)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    370911429970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer pipe broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass89,421 miles (+34)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    505711094062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted and covering some underside components!
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroding!
    • NoteSuspect radiator leaking coolant on nearside lower edge!

  14. Fail89,387 miles (+5,842)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,387 miles
    Test number
    118317184486
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted and covering some underside components!
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroding!
    • NoteSuspect radiator leaking coolant on nearside lower edge!

  15. Pass83,545 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    127949083496
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted to underside!

  16. Fail83,545 miles (+9,895)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    429189583089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted to underside!

  17. Pass73,650 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    829228282096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,658 miles (+10,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    159207482048
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass63,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    777737071075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,006 miles (+7,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    916567071017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass55,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    130349380090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,520 miles (+6,933)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    972279180069
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass48,587 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    664059889052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    470392898000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 MTY

Does LR05 MTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MTY expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MTY?
The MOT on LR05 MTY expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MTY done?
LR05 MTY was recorded at 160,690 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has LR05 MTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MTY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 MTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 MTY find?
LR05 MTY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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