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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 MZFMOT history

LR05 MZF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LR05 MZF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,024 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MZF
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MZF was last recorded at 50,024 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,158 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,866 miles
Average per year
2,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,024 miles
  • 2024 – 48,158 miles
  • 2023 – 45,621 miles
  • 2022 – 39,253 miles
  • 2021 – 37,180 miles
  • 2020 – 37,096 miles
  • 2019 – 35,127 miles
  • 2018 – 33,468 miles
  • 2017 – 31,629 miles
  • 2016 – 29,539 miles
  • 2015 – 26,954 miles
  • 2014 – 24,868 miles
  • 2013 – 22,129 miles
  • 2012 – 19,303 miles
  • 2011 – 16,544 miles
  • 2010 – 13,525 miles
  • 2009 – 10,315 miles
  • 2008 – 7,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    488479011420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,024 miles (+1,866)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    316254194791
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    280037607447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail48,157 miles (+2,536)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    746097722905
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,621 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    297394265836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    225987541153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail42,727 miles (+3,474)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    806739113145
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,253 miles (+2,073)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    874572755235
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass37,180 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,180 miles
    Test number
    149364100387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    348468040108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail37,096 miles (+1,969)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    982740928263
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass35,127 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,127 miles
    Test number
    650767118252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,468 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    621058185837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,629 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,629 miles
    Test number
    134185748614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,539 miles
    Test number
    557300565903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,539 miles (+2,585)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,539 miles
    Test number
    293467198317
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass26,954 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    155704785011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    867440984028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,868 miles (+2,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    918300984080
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass22,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    627851283024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,129 miles (+2,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    347419473099
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass19,303 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,303 miles
    Test number
    397059982082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    869869881023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,544 miles (+3,019)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    125958881416
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass13,525 miles (+3,210)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,525 miles
    Test number
    853324160084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach cordes

  26. Pass10,315 miles (+3,088)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,315 miles
    Test number
    431318169033
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting

  27. Pass7,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,227 miles
    Test number
    461723168095
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR05 MZF

Does LR05 MZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MZF is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MZF?
The MOT on LR05 MZF is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MZF done?
LR05 MZF was recorded at 50,024 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,421 miles a year.
Has LR05 MZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MZF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 MZF 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 MZF find?
LR05 MZF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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