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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 WOUMOT history

LR05 WOU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

LR05 WOU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2024
Mileage
88,076 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WOU
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
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WOU was last recorded at 88,076 miles on 16 May 2023, 4,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,760 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,316 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,076 miles
  • 2022 – 83,760 miles
  • 2020 – 71,008 miles
  • 2019 – 61,300 miles
  • 2018 – 52,165 miles
  • 2017 – 40,802 miles
  • 2016 – 39,159 miles
  • 2015 – 36,152 miles
  • 2014 – 33,289 miles
  • 2013 – 30,386 miles
  • 2012 – 27,465 miles
  • 2011 – 24,587 miles
  • 2010 – 21,593 miles
  • 2009 – 17,956 miles
  • 2008 – 13,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,076 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,076 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    291482572134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,760 miles (+12,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    876929605921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    519660570719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,008 miles (+9,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    941591312368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass61,300 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,300 miles
    Test number
    759217477311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    265698588254
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryScrapping noise from rear brakes
  7. Fail52,165 miles (+11,363)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    708161768507
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryScrapping noise from rear brakes
  8. Pass40,802 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    218888745906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,159 miles (+3,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    159822728057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass36,152 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,152 miles
    Test number
    678625855149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    656336574135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,289 miles (+2,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    868806474191
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Fail30,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    386338063110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass30,386 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    667188263137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,465 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    895445662173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,587 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,587 miles
    Test number
    216983651412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass21,593 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    103052450178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail21,506 miles (+3,550)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,506 miles
    Test number
    181218740192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail17,956 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    112087649129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass17,956 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    374937549111
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass13,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,794 miles
    Test number
    100709048199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WOU

Does LR05 WOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WOU expired on 20 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WOU?
The MOT on LR05 WOU expired on 20 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WOU done?
LR05 WOU was recorded at 88,076 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LR05 WOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WOU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 WOU 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 WOU find?
LR05 WOU passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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