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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc

LR05 VDEMOT history

LR05 VDE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LR05 VDE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,368 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VDE was last recorded at 107,368 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,447 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,921 miles
Average per year
5,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,368 miles
  • 2024 – 101,447 miles
  • 2023 – 93,303 miles
  • 2022 – 79,302 miles
  • 2021 – 77,718 miles
  • 2020 – 65,497 miles
  • 2019 – 64,386 miles
  • 2018 – 61,205 miles
  • 2016 – 57,119 miles
  • 2015 – 55,534 miles
  • 2014 – 49,419 miles
  • 2013 – 44,366 miles
  • 2012 – 33,967 miles
  • 2011 – 25,233 miles
  • 2010 – 19,901 miles
  • 2009 – 14,598 miles
  • 2008 – 10,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,368 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,368 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    264791510393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,447 miles
    Test number
    171351027993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail101,447 miles (+8,144)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,447 miles
    Test number
    375469522588
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass93,303 miles (+14,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    927303409289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,302 miles (+1,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    478011623255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass77,718 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    926945456859
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail77,718 miles (+12,221)3 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    361173406669
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing Painted over (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass65,497 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    762041578055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail65,496 miles (+1,110)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    632746608237
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass64,386 miles (+3,181)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    555267602552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind detected when rotating wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertray obscuring some components
  11. Pass61,205 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    679219946896
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall & tread bald on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bind detected when rotating wheel by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth offside & nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine temperature warning lamp intermittently indicates a fault, but gauge & hoses are cool
  12. Fail61,205 miles (+4,086)4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    833534407856
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure lamp cluster unit (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOTE: wiper performance NOT tested (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall & tread bald on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bind detected when rotating wheel by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth offside & nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine temperature warning lamp intermittently indicates a fault, but gauge & hoses are cool
  13. Pass57,119 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    491190901985
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  14. Fail57,119 miles (+1,585)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    109153032271
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  15. Pass55,534 miles (+6,115)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    756282645193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Fail49,419 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    235147354114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
  17. Pass49,419 miles (+5,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    257147054182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
  18. Pass44,366 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    819286703208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,967 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,967 miles
    Test number
    698958202258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,233 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    625803511221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,901 miles
    Test number
    350325570143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,901 miles (+5,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,901 miles
    Test number
    192134270140
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass14,598 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,598 miles
    Test number
    312428469139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,380 miles
    Test number
    384558868119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VDE

Does LR05 VDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VDE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VDE?
The MOT on LR05 VDE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VDE done?
LR05 VDE was recorded at 107,368 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,565 miles a year.
Has LR05 VDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VDE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 VDE 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 VDE find?
LR05 VDE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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