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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 SLVMOT history

LR05 SLV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

LR05 SLV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
96,589 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SLV
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 expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SLV was last recorded at 96,589 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,938 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
4,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,589 miles
  • 2023 – 94,938 miles
  • 2022 – 93,658 miles
  • 2021 – 92,278 miles
  • 2020 – 90,894 miles
  • 2019 – 88,272 miles
  • 2018 – 84,317 miles
  • 2017 – 81,678 miles
  • 2016 – 78,736 miles
  • 2015 – 73,114 miles
  • 2014 – 65,634 miles
  • 2013 – 58,009 miles
  • 2012 – 52,634 miles
  • 2011 – 47,511 miles
  • 2010 – 40,703 miles
  • 2009 – 33,215 miles
  • 2008 – 24,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,589 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    209990315284
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,589 miles (+1,651)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    356281622717
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,938 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    535280705377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,938 miles (+1,280)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    131725848586
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,658 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    200338081535
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail93,658 miles (+1,380)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    223566565622
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,278 miles (+1,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    509771849491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  8. Pass90,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,894 miles
    Test number
    245572626942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail90,894 miles (+2,622)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,894 miles
    Test number
    721292035544
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,272 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    720919756240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,317 miles
    Test number
    200644966663
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail84,317 miles (+2,639)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,317 miles
    Test number
    701351842454
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,678 miles (+2,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    877204474960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brakes are noisy on revessing

  14. Pass78,736 miles (+5,622)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    146577755276
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on limit on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light damaged.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.
    • AdvisorySmall splits in both front outer cv gaiters and damp.
    • AdvisoryStone damage to windscreen.
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake.

  15. Pass73,114 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,114 miles
    Test number
    679740475036
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteOffside rear light damaged.
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer cover corroded.
    • NoteSmall split in nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter.
    • NoteSmall split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.
    • NoteTravel in handbrake.

  16. Fail73,114 miles (+7,480)7 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,114 miles
    Test number
    827880875072
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteOffside rear light damaged.
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer cover corroded.
    • NoteSmall split in nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter.
    • NoteSmall split in offside front outer cv gaiter and damp.
    • NoteTravel in handbrake.

  17. Pass65,634 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    158285784042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail65,588 miles (+7,579)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,588 miles
    Test number
    408691684064
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass58,009 miles (+15)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,009 miles
    Test number
    719552593095
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limits
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
    • NoteSlight weap from nsr shock
    • NoteSlight weap from osf outer cv boots

  20. Fail57,994 miles (+5,360)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    995735483058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limits
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
    • NoteSlight weap from nsr shock
    • NoteSlight weap from osf outer cv boots

  21. Pass52,634 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    955969482010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    995888681071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,507 miles (+6,804)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    555688281037
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass40,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    151808280458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,703 miles (+7,488)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    934938780054
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass33,215 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    640486889001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    351764678070
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LR05 SLV

Does LR05 SLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SLV expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SLV?
The MOT on LR05 SLV expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SLV done?
LR05 SLV was recorded at 96,589 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 4,515 miles a year.
Has LR05 SLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SLV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 SLV 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 SLV find?
LR05 SLV passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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