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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 VCUMOT history

LR05 VCU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LR05 VCU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,294 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VCU
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VCU was last recorded at 70,294 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,304 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,990 miles
Average per year
3,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,294 miles
  • 2025 – 68,304 miles
  • 2024 – 66,396 miles
  • 2023 – 63,817 miles
  • 2022 – 58,956 miles
  • 2020 – 42,254 miles
  • 2019 – 40,754 miles
  • 2018 – 39,896 miles
  • 2017 – 35,754 miles
  • 2015 – 28,794 miles
  • 2014 – 27,715 miles
  • 2013 – 27,132 miles
  • 2012 – 25,309 miles
  • 2011 – 23,108 miles
  • 2010 – 20,079 miles
  • 2009 – 16,695 miles
  • 2008 – 12,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing punctured and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,294 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    383353560318
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing punctured and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

  2. Fail70,294 miles (+1,990)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    469066242496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing punctured and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

  3. Pass68,304 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    680412794281
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL

  4. Pass66,396 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    985329196154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,817 miles (+4,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    305315281820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    444210294259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail58,956 miles (+16,702)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    389068011192
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass42,254 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    597689618441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,754 miles (+858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    137801697042
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,896 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    683672552246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,766 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    503050032367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • 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)

  12. Fail39,754 miles (+4,000)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    509274050471
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass35,754 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    497352818030
    • AdvisoryBOYH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY SPLITTING

  14. Pass28,794 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    718357128752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,062 miles (+347)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    925005205150
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Pass27,715 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    547564614110
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,132 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    938555713165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    488819402176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,309 miles (+2,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    918229402197
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass23,108 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    315070211192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,079 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    314767900115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,695 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,695 miles
    Test number
    311325009145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,885 miles
    Test number
    973957318185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VCU

Does LR05 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VCU is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VCU?
The MOT on LR05 VCU is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VCU done?
LR05 VCU was recorded at 70,294 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
Has LR05 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VCU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VCU 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 VCU find?
LR05 VCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing punctured and close to legal limit, and 4 more.

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