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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 RYCMOT history

LR05 RYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

LR05 RYC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
98,216 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RYC
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
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RYC was last recorded at 98,216 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,216 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,216 miles
  • 2024 – 85,358 miles
  • 2023 – 73,558 miles
  • 2021 – 67,763 miles
  • 2019 – 61,595 miles
  • 2018 – 58,012 miles
  • 2017 – 50,532 miles
  • 2016 – 42,579 miles
  • 2015 – 38,495 miles
  • 2014 – 36,350 miles
  • 2013 – 32,891 miles
  • 2012 – 30,226 miles
  • 2011 – 26,965 miles
  • 2010 – 23,124 miles
  • 2009 – 19,054 miles
  • 2008 – 14,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,216 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,216 miles
    Test number
    290089824198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,216 miles (+12,858)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,216 miles
    Test number
    310547930224
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside worn inner very smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailgate lens cracked
  3. Pass85,358 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    625486885071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,339 miles (+11,781)2 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    655675771843
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,558 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    683369400177
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass67,763 miles (+2,975)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    927573783940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,788 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    705802644240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    941557560136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,595 miles (+3,583)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    386826742404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass58,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,012 miles
    Test number
    374201923120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail58,012 miles (+7,480)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,012 miles
    Test number
    473706873865
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass50,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    650547094035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,532 miles (+7,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    362065749228
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres preaching
  14. Pass42,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    647295410387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,576 miles (+1,455)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    555782128021
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and lens missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and lens missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass41,121 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    451003420319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    947040765064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,495 miles (+2,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    628090665095
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass36,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    937234054005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,350 miles (+3,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    107183854032
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass32,891 miles (+2,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    835018743050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass30,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    968427242011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,226 miles (+3,261)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    289147242072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass26,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,965 miles
    Test number
    148166041014
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres worn on inside edges
  25. Fail26,965 miles (+3,841)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,965 miles
    Test number
    686235241078
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres worn on inside edges
  26. Fail23,124 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    461048140077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass23,124 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    603298340052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,054 miles
    Test number
    334191849077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  29. Pass19,054 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,054 miles
    Test number
    752311649075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,483 miles
    Test number
    300183148028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RYC

Does LR05 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 RYC expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RYC?
The MOT on LR05 RYC expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 RYC done?
LR05 RYC was recorded at 98,216 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has LR05 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RYC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 RYC 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 RYC find?
LR05 RYC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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