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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

LR05 SOWMOT history

LR05 SOW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 62,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LR05 SOW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,947 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
18 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SOW was last recorded at 62,947 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,947 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,947 miles
  • 2025 – 56,846 miles
  • 2024 – 49,785 miles
  • 2023 – 39,499 miles
  • 2022 – 31,415 miles
  • 2021 – 26,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    549557378175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail62,947 miles (+6,101)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    983124845004
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass56,846 miles (+7,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    904531565949
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,785 miles (+10,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,785 miles
    Test number
    616692530864
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,499 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    422978817231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,244 miles (+7,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,244 miles
    Test number
    154281137468
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass31,415 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    954165785156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,612 miles
    Test number
    116123008790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SOW

Does LR05 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SOW is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SOW?
The MOT on LR05 SOW is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SOW done?
LR05 SOW was recorded at 62,947 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has LR05 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SOW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 SOW 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 SOW find?
LR05 SOW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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