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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 SOEMOT history

LR05 SOE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LR05 SOE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,189 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SOE was last recorded at 114,189 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 4,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,402 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,787 miles
Average per year
5,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,189 miles
  • 2024 – 109,402 miles
  • 2023 – 100,281 miles
  • 2022 – 99,661 miles
  • 2021 – 92,315 miles
  • 2020 – 83,740 miles
  • 2019 – 76,785 miles
  • 2018 – 71,266 miles
  • 2017 – 65,544 miles
  • 2016 – 59,655 miles
  • 2015 – 53,974 miles
  • 2014 – 47,645 miles
  • 2013 – 41,044 miles
  • 2012 – 35,804 miles
  • 2011 – 30,491 miles
  • 2010 – 25,861 miles
  • 2009 – 19,510 miles
  • 2008 – 14,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    994592662871
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail114,189 miles (+4,787)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    702621409519
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass109,402 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    381872632714
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,402 miles (+9,121)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    474232622808
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass100,281 miles (+620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    204268805799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,661 miles (+7,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    692933257640
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Brake hoses corroded at ferrules
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,315 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    632852737102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,740 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    783720652473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 0f them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,785 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    333913873653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,266 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    341504148583
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass65,544 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    477444746344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,655 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    657776443447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,974 miles (+6,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    209615185070
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail47,645 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,645 miles
    Test number
    436116484050
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,645 miles (+6,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,645 miles
    Test number
    778116784056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    698978183090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail41,034 miles (+5,230)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,034 miles
    Test number
    315608483017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail35,804 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    168874382027
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,804 miles (+5,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    527784282005
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,491 miles (+4,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,491 miles
    Test number
    366598571044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass25,861 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,861 miles
    Test number
    501208880082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,856 miles (+6,346)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    740516880034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass19,510 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,510 miles
    Test number
    794821869048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,242 miles (+4,585)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    134219859446
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass14,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    970717678017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SOE

Does LR05 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SOE expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SOE?
The MOT on LR05 SOE expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SOE done?
LR05 SOE was recorded at 114,189 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 5,833 miles a year.
Has LR05 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SOE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 SOE 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 SOE find?
LR05 SOE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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