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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 WOCMOT history

LR05 WOC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR05 WOC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,174 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 WOC was last recorded at 85,174 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,885 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,289 miles
Average per year
3,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,174 miles
  • 2025 – 81,885 miles
  • 2024 – 78,900 miles
  • 2023 – 76,105 miles
  • 2022 – 73,343 miles
  • 2021 – 70,196 miles
  • 2020 – 65,947 miles
  • 2019 – 61,205 miles
  • 2018 – 53,457 miles
  • 2017 – 43,510 miles
  • 2016 – 31,588 miles
  • 2015 – 26,275 miles
  • 2014 – 24,951 miles
  • 2013 – 23,860 miles
  • 2012 – 22,902 miles
  • 2011 – 21,534 miles
  • 2010 – 20,585 miles
  • 2009 – 19,269 miles
  • 2008 – 18,150 miles
  • 2007 – 16,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,174 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel speed sensor cable insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Beam Axel and rear suspension cups corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock external casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Beam axle and rear suspension coil spring cups corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,174 miles (+3,289)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    349733596526
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel speed sensor cable insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam Axel and rear suspension cups corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass81,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    570143691659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle and rear suspension coil spring cups corroded

  3. Fail81,885 miles (+2,985)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    465588934529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted\faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle and rear suspension coil spring cups corroded

  4. Pass78,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    761355973987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,900 miles (+2,795)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    676529398180
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,105 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    572471777481
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,092 miles (+2,749)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    198851380650
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,343 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    325640302126
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail73,343 miles (+3,147)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    116224743066
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass70,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    391514622005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,196 miles (+4,249)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    244500278439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,947 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    352840583604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,934 miles (+4,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    465269270946
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass61,205 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    194049656446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,457 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    841363060401
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush fitted incorrectly but not likely to fail or become detached.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers weeping but preventing the ingress of dirt

  16. Fail53,456 miles (+9,946)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    491714545927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush fitted incorrectly but not likely to fail or become detached.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers weeping but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked, nearside rear underinflated

  17. Pass43,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    284940764206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,510 miles (+11,922)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    449024444683
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,588 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    239195363094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    936838095171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,275 miles (+1,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    509578995100
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,951 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    587405494189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,860 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    808039693185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,902 miles (+1,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    429746302252
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  25. Pass21,534 miles (+949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    299403991471
    • NoteN/S wing mirror glass starting to come adrift.

  26. Pass20,585 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    141615090191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,269 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    950025199141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    642045808230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,150 miles (+1,243)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    802175508211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass16,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,907 miles
    Test number
    602724117275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WOC

Does LR05 WOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WOC expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WOC?
The MOT on LR05 WOC expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WOC done?
LR05 WOC was recorded at 85,174 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
Has LR05 WOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WOC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 WOC 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 WOC find?
LR05 WOC failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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