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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 SDOMOT history

LR05 SDO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR05 SDO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,266 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SDO
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
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SDO was last recorded at 86,266 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 2,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,918 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,348 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,266 miles
  • 2024 – 83,918 miles
  • 2023 – 81,389 miles
  • 2022 – 76,778 miles
  • 2020 – 64,468 miles
  • 2019 – 59,922 miles
  • 2018 – 53,880 miles
  • 2017 – 48,228 miles
  • 2016 – 40,890 miles
  • 2015 – 33,207 miles
  • 2014 – 28,563 miles
  • 2013 – 25,366 miles
  • 2012 – 21,794 miles
  • 2011 – 17,647 miles
  • 2010 – 14,961 miles
  • 2009 – 12,752 miles
  • 2008 – 9,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,266 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    149150487595
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail86,266 miles (+2,348)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    209334855447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass83,918 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    791853736724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,389 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    585651695479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,778 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    813500965887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,041 miles (+6,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    163163845252
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,468 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    656541535172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,922 miles (+6,042)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    427572004120
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass53,880 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    983986992957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,228 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    852342766047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,890 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    774394962184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,207 miles (+4,644)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    817065015133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML light on

  13. Pass28,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,563 miles
    Test number
    679460624178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,563 miles (+3,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,563 miles
    Test number
    605340024194
    • 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)
    • 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)

  15. Pass25,366 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    546907183081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,794 miles (+4,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    257041882030
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  17. Pass17,647 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,647 miles
    Test number
    196288671071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,961 miles (+2,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,961 miles
    Test number
    920132080085
    • NoteBoth front tyres small cracks in side wall

  19. Pass12,752 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,752 miles
    Test number
    561144499027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,543 miles
    Test number
    872466898031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SDO

Does LR05 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SDO is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SDO?
The MOT on LR05 SDO is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SDO done?
LR05 SDO was recorded at 86,266 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has LR05 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SDO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 SDO 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 SDO find?
LR05 SDO passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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