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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 SSUMOT history

LR05 SSU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR05 SSU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,773 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SSU
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 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SSU was last recorded at 53,773 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,991 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,773 miles
  • 2025 – 51,991 miles
  • 2024 – 50,005 miles
  • 2023 – 47,116 miles
  • 2022 – 45,291 miles
  • 2021 – 42,519 miles
  • 2020 – 39,401 miles
  • 2019 – 36,267 miles
  • 2018 – 33,886 miles
  • 2017 – 29,068 miles
  • 2016 – 24,519 miles
  • 2015 – 22,360 miles
  • 2014 – 19,944 miles
  • 2013 – 16,069 miles
  • 2010 – 15,360 miles
  • 2009 – 11,002 miles
  • 2008 – 6,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,773 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,773 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,773 miles
    Test number
    314070048139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    404163759942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail51,991 miles (+1,986)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    531088831269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,005 miles (+2,889)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    820644889812
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass47,116 miles (+1,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    479543061328
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass45,291 miles (+60)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    338555932962
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,231 miles (+2,712)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    351292878436
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    732857794934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,519 miles (+3,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    149709076887
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,401 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    197088892963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,267 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    341630313394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail36,267 miles (+2,381)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    713334379279
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass33,886 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    801895485491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge suggesting tracking requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail33,886 miles (+4,818)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    553840837528
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected broken (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning loom fouling drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge suggesting tracking requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning illuminated

  15. Pass29,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    411557700811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

  16. Fail29,068 miles (+4,549)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    829391413118
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

  17. Pass24,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,519 miles
    Test number
    344072568283
    • AdvisoryBoth wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn and cracked

  18. Fail24,515 miles (+2,155)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    595425497141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn and cracked

  19. Pass22,360 miles (+2,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    812111961626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm inner/outer edges within center 3/4 @ time test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars in middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,944 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    378828804385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    297413223319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,069 miles (+709)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    719423723365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass15,360 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,360 miles
    Test number
    270251290035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,002 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,002 miles
    Test number
    140357579463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,894 miles
    Test number
    481703098039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SSU

Does LR05 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SSU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SSU?
The MOT on LR05 SSU is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SSU done?
LR05 SSU was recorded at 53,773 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has LR05 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SSU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 SSU 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 SSU find?
LR05 SSU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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