
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass92,951 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 92,951 miles
- Test number
- 800097050863
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass72,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,763 miles
- Test number
- 976082964720
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass69,897 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,897 miles
- Test number
- 493071560078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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.
Pass57,153 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,153 miles
- Test number
- 719198138263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,553 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,553 miles
- Test number
- 743541747318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,912 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,912 miles
- Test number
- 538920645165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 50,656 miles
- Test number
- 887639934155
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass44,257 miles (+1,780)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,257 miles
- Test number
- 885443443085
- NoteBoth cv boots
Pass42,477 miles (+3,406)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,477 miles
- Test number
- 378109432173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,071 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,071 miles
- Test number
- 686890241112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,073 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,073 miles
- Test number
- 483729880038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,132 miles (+6,684)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,132 miles
- Test number
- 874390519103
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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