Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 SBOMOT history
LR05 SBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 73,179 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 SBO
- 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
- 13 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 SBO was last recorded at 73,179 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,250 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,929 miles
- Average per year
- 3,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,179 miles
- 2025 – 68,250 miles
- 2024 – 61,475 miles
- 2023 – 57,619 miles
- 2022 – 52,589 miles
- 2021 – 47,192 miles
- 2019 – 44,806 miles
- 2018 – 41,907 miles
- 2017 – 39,745 miles
- 2016 – 35,835 miles
- 2015 – 31,019 miles
- 2014 – 25,694 miles
- 2013 – 21,652 miles
- 2012 – 17,780 miles
- 2011 – 15,197 miles
- 2010 – 12,952 miles
- 2009 – 9,529 miles
- 2008 – 7,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded/split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear exhaust box corroded / peeling
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust corroded front to rear / outer skin peeling
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / tyre size 185/60R14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,179 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 73,179 miles
- Test number
- 968452908355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded/split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,179 miles (+4,929)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,179 miles
- Test number
- 665011631788
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded/split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,250 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 68,250 miles
- Test number
- 495157683604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,218 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,218 miles
- Test number
- 822681664999
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,475 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 61,475 miles
- Test number
- 756688180724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded / peeling
Fail61,465 miles (+3,846)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,465 miles
- Test number
- 857311381223
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded / peeling
Pass57,619 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 225358740868
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear / outer skin peeling
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,591 miles (+5,002)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,591 miles
- Test number
- 857852802621
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear / outer skin peeling
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,589 miles
- Test number
- 912160024243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,588 miles (+5,396)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,588 miles
- Test number
- 590220050030
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,192 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,192 miles
- Test number
- 737755692313
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated / outer skin corroded
Pass44,806 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,806 miles
- Test number
- 162565973284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,795 miles (+2,888)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,795 miles
- Test number
- 199393556305
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,907 miles
- Test number
- 974202196176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,907 miles (+2,162)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,907 miles
- Test number
- 344187801925
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass39,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,745 miles
- Test number
- 347277636906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,745 miles (+3,910)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,745 miles
- Test number
- 323898292095
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass35,835 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,835 miles
- Test number
- 129778099547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail35,835 miles (+4,816)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,835 miles
- Test number
- 250561480164
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,019 miles (+5,325)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 31,019 miles
- Test number
- 518113805123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,694 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 25,694 miles
- Test number
- 449661304128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,652 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,652 miles
- Test number
- 655039993090
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass17,780 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 17,780 miles
- Test number
- 506954702127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 15,197 miles
- Test number
- 107103801137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,197 miles (+2,245)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,197 miles
- Test number
- 795063301156
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass12,952 miles (+3,423)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 12,952 miles
- Test number
- 234133800154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,529 miles (+2,498)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 9,529 miles
- Test number
- 211555909131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 7,031 miles
- Test number
- 982602608113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 SBO
- Does LR05 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SBO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 SBO?
- The MOT on LR05 SBO is valid until 23 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 SBO done?
- LR05 SBO was recorded at 73,179 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
- Has LR05 SBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 SBO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 SBO 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 SBO find?
- LR05 SBO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear exhaust silencer casing corroded/split; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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