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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 WHLMOT history

LR05 WHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

LR05 WHL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
88,930 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WHL was last recorded at 88,930 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,315 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,615 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,930 miles
  • 2022 – 84,315 miles
  • 2021 – 79,837 miles
  • 2020 – 76,532 miles
  • 2019 – 73,038 miles
  • 2018 – 70,046 miles
  • 2017 – 61,189 miles
  • 2016 – 52,793 miles
  • 2015 – 47,984 miles
  • 2014 – 42,553 miles
  • 2013 – 38,314 miles
  • 2012 – 34,378 miles
  • 2011 – 28,954 miles
  • 2010 – 22,271 miles
  • 2009 – 14,435 miles
  • 2008 – 6,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,930 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    542584244789
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,930 miles (+4,615)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    572668064950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,315 miles (+4,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    135120564678
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    618965557563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail79,837 miles (+3,305)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    105824315425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass76,532 miles (+3,494)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,532 miles
    Test number
    259367030489
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,038 miles (+2,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    644405758777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    472157048703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  9. Fail70,046 miles (+8,857)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    535529452930
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  10. Pass61,189 miles (+8,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    991216779544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass52,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    434385410190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,793 miles (+4,809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    419639451228
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass47,984 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    308025245030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    339755754077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,553 miles (+4,239)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    195863254041
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn low and cracking up on tread patton

  16. Pass38,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    316808253077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,314 miles (+3,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    605448853070
    • 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)

  18. Fail34,378 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    315499542086
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass34,378 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    415459642033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,954 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,954 miles
    Test number
    175940451426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,271 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    431867230086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,435 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,435 miles
    Test number
    112896459074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    6,943 miles
    Test number
    374256358076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WHL

Does LR05 WHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WHL expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WHL?
The MOT on LR05 WHL expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WHL done?
LR05 WHL was recorded at 88,930 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LR05 WHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WHL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 WHL 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 WHL find?
LR05 WHL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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