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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 TWZMOT history

LR05 TWZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

LR05 TWZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
92,000 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TWZ
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
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TWZ was last recorded at 92,000 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 5,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,672 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,328 miles
Average per year
5,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,000 miles
  • 2022 – 86,672 miles
  • 2021 – 80,201 miles
  • 2020 – 78,536 miles
  • 2019 – 74,497 miles
  • 2018 – 68,592 miles
  • 2017 – 60,296 miles
  • 2016 – 53,158 miles
  • 2015 – 48,023 miles
  • 2014 – 40,738 miles
  • 2013 – 35,427 miles
  • 2012 – 28,276 miles
  • 2011 – 23,611 miles
  • 2010 – 12,089 miles
  • 2009 – 9,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    840158743514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,000 miles (+5,328)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    614630656340
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,672 miles (+6,471)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    755116709939
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald near cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass80,201 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    992438177598
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail80,201 miles (+1,665)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    253851445430
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    464645884450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail78,536 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    303232665286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass74,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    734073843768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail74,497 miles (+5,905)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    548714557154
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass68,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    151950880597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,592 miles (+8,296)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    435224043717
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,296 miles (+7,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    373112976852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer leaking by small clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer leaking by small clip (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass53,158 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    165072823565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,539 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    770539320541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82H Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82H Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail51,536 miles (+3,513)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    471907905086
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82H Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82H Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,023 miles (+7,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    239721865146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass40,738 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    568143664188
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre gouge in outer wall

  18. Fail40,710 miles (+5,283)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    999051864126
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre gouge in outer wall

  19. Pass35,427 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,427 miles
    Test number
    748551663168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    449917862150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,276 miles (+4,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    807596662126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass23,611 miles (+11,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,611 miles
    Test number
    515809701260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,089 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,089 miles
    Test number
    921527500210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,503 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,503 miles
    Test number
    460502270037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,412 miles
    Test number
    632552889091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TWZ

Does LR05 TWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TWZ expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TWZ?
The MOT on LR05 TWZ expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TWZ done?
LR05 TWZ was recorded at 92,000 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
Has LR05 TWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TWZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 TWZ 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 TWZ find?
LR05 TWZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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