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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 RZYMOT history

LR05 RZY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LR05 RZY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,948 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RZY
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RZY was last recorded at 71,948 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,897 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,948 miles
  • 2025 – 67,164 miles
  • 2024 – 61,337 miles
  • 2023 – 55,170 miles
  • 2022 – 44,998 miles
  • 2021 – 44,697 miles
  • 2019 – 42,436 miles
  • 2018 – 40,893 miles
  • 2017 – 40,109 miles
  • 2016 – 34,308 miles
  • 2015 – 27,990 miles
  • 2014 – 24,759 miles
  • 2013 – 22,991 miles
  • 2012 – 21,274 miles
  • 2011 – 19,223 miles
  • 2010 – 16,619 miles
  • 2009 – 13,356 miles
  • 2008 – 11,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,948 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,948 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    535060526134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,897 miles (+4,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    718582567542
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass67,164 miles (+5,827)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    281475741436
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    263851279047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,336 miles (+6,166)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    777604230356
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,170 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    181773732957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    862029547834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,895 miles (+6,897)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    649764529590
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,998 miles (+301)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,998 miles
    Test number
    986298404642
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass44,697 miles (+2,261)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    546872332260
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass42,436 miles (+1,543)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    596381687687
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,893 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    209328879668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass40,109 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    116560336135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,308 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    408489092929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,990 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,990 miles
    Test number
    399334795031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,759 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    547987074029
    • NoteSigns of coolant leak

  17. Fail24,759 miles (+1,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    979627674076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass22,991 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    998833263027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,274 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    339491482041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,223 miles (+2,604)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,223 miles
    Test number
    289626391042
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes cracked and splitting,no excessive play.
    • NoteEngine management fault warning light on.
    • NoteEngine struggled to pass emission test.
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked no white light showing.

  21. Pass16,619 miles (+3,263)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    531334000177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear light unit slightly crack (mot ok)

  22. Pass13,356 miles (+2,322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,356 miles
    Test number
    191462699483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass11,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,034 miles
    Test number
    340822418129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RZY

Does LR05 RZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 RZY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RZY?
The MOT on LR05 RZY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 RZY done?
LR05 RZY was recorded at 71,948 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has LR05 RZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RZY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 RZY 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 RZY find?
LR05 RZY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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