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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 MUCMOT history

LR05 MUC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LR05 MUC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,619 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MUC was last recorded at 153,619 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 5,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,664 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,955 miles
Average per year
7,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,619 miles
  • 2025 – 147,664 miles
  • 2024 – 140,992 miles
  • 2023 – 129,805 miles
  • 2022 – 117,445 miles
  • 2021 – 107,919 miles
  • 2020 – 100,610 miles
  • 2019 – 94,782 miles
  • 2018 – 88,745 miles
  • 2017 – 83,356 miles
  • 2016 – 77,112 miles
  • 2015 – 69,932 miles
  • 2014 – 63,578 miles
  • 2013 – 57,785 miles
  • 2012 – 50,221 miles
  • 2011 – 41,872 miles
  • 2010 – 35,202 miles
  • 2009 – 29,220 miles
  • 2008 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,619 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump corroded / weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,619 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,619 miles
    Test number
    314386443938
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,619 miles7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,619 miles
    Test number
    766376603880
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp damaged

  3. Fail153,614 miles (+5,950)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,614 miles
    Test number
    954028276768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,664 miles (+6,672)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    334810361418
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,992 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,992 miles
    Test number
    606777679179
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail140,990 miles (+11,185)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    328432140609
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass129,805 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    186618822273
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail129,801 miles (+12,356)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,801 miles
    Test number
    671760322936
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass117,445 miles (+9,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    284323369143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass107,919 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    546582713935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,610 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    636068675636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,609 miles (+5,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,609 miles
    Test number
    327047392625
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass94,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    223077032284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,782 miles (+6,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    409103958285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass88,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    323935340208
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail88,745 miles (+5,389)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    630059141559
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated c is incomplete (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass83,356 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    273624523862
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,112 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    997215126905
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail77,112 miles (+7,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    312097031211
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,932 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    157412665081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass63,578 miles (+5,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    358061574029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass57,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    115468073029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,785 miles (+7,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    626548673021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass50,221 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    929353482072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,872 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    208333881048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,202 miles (+5,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    350158380027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,220 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,220 miles
    Test number
    753798969056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    181384578403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MUC

Does LR05 MUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MUC is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MUC?
The MOT on LR05 MUC is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MUC done?
LR05 MUC was recorded at 153,619 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 7,263 miles a year.
Has LR05 MUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MUC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 MUC 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 MUC find?
LR05 MUC passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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