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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 MUEMOT history

LR05 MUE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LR05 MUE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,951 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MUE
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MUE was last recorded at 92,951 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,949 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,951 miles
  • 2025 – 90,779 miles
  • 2024 – 83,749 miles
  • 2023 – 77,077 miles
  • 2022 – 72,763 miles
  • 2020 – 69,897 miles
  • 2019 – 65,853 miles
  • 2018 – 60,868 miles
  • 2017 – 57,153 miles
  • 2016 – 55,553 miles
  • 2015 – 52,912 miles
  • 2014 – 50,656 miles
  • 2013 – 44,257 miles
  • 2012 – 42,477 miles
  • 2011 – 39,071 miles
  • 2010 – 34,073 miles
  • 2009 – 29,132 miles
  • 2008 – 22,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,951 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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Temporary fuel cap fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,951 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    800097050863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,949 miles (+2,170)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    572493913863
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass90,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    123343536527
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.
  4. Fail90,779 miles (+13)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    604175928877
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.
  5. Fail90,766 miles (+7,017)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    932781774116
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure TAIL LIGHT LOOSE (4.3.1 (c) (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))
  6. Pass83,749 miles (+6,672)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    700834908511
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure REAR TAIL LIGHT LOOSE (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35 % IMBALANCE (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,077 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    884704431575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass72,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    976082964720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,763 miles (+2,866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    479568819771
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass69,897 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    493071560078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,853 miles
    Test number
    809087845401
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail65,853 miles (+4,985)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,853 miles
    Test number
    991162925129
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel high (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass60,868 miles (+3,715)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    990587508511
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and cracking due to age.
  14. Pass57,153 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    719198138263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,553 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    743541747318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,912 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    538920645165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    887639934155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,656 miles (+6,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    247479334416
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass44,257 miles (+1,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    885443443085
    • NoteBoth cv boots
  20. Pass42,477 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,477 miles
    Test number
    378109432173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,071 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    686890241112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,073 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    483729880038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,132 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    874390519103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,448 miles
    Test number
    310409478024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MUE

Does LR05 MUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MUE is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MUE?
The MOT on LR05 MUE is valid until 28 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 MUE done?
LR05 MUE was recorded at 92,951 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has LR05 MUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MUE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 MUE 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 MUE find?
LR05 MUE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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