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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR05 WRWMOT history

LR05 WRW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LR05 WRW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,000 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WRW was last recorded at 58,000 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,563 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,437 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,000 miles
  • 2025 – 52,563 miles
  • 2024 – 52,562 miles
  • 2023 – 49,744 miles
  • 2022 – 46,460 miles
  • 2021 – 44,798 miles
  • 2019 – 43,985 miles
  • 2018 – 42,416 miles
  • 2017 – 39,527 miles
  • 2016 – 36,186 miles
  • 2015 – 31,952 miles
  • 2014 – 28,126 miles
  • 2013 – 25,140 miles
  • 2012 – 22,370 miles
  • 2011 – 18,731 miles
  • 2010 – 16,266 miles
  • 2009 – 14,599 miles
  • 2008 – 12,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,000 miles
  • MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront and Rear n/s and o/s suspension components are corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,000 miles (+5,437)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    636822149362
    • MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear n/s and o/s suspension components are corroded
  2. Pass52,563 miles (+1)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    243085669784
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail52,562 miles (+2,818)5 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    747272474196
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass49,744 miles (+3,284)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    927549687371
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass46,460 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    234610543475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,938 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    972980689646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,935 miles (+137)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    145703144278
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,798 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    196970085272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    364513210393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,985 miles (+1,569)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    161508392537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,416 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    722223374592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
  12. Fail42,413 miles (+2,886)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    937169021554
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
  13. Pass39,527 miles (+3,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    829596008137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall
  14. Pass36,186 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    352654058336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,180 miles (+4,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    167677549565
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass31,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    715289465131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,950 miles (+3,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,950 miles
    Test number
    218859265141
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass28,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    537755674162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,126 miles (+2,986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    815665074156
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Fail25,140 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    266281263468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have age cracks not showing cords
  21. Pass25,140 miles (+2,770)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    767161663168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have age cracks not showing cords
  22. Pass22,370 miles (+3,639)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,370 miles
    Test number
    518230782172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have age cracking on outer sidewalls (not showing cords)
  23. Fail18,731 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    118421061154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass18,731 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    688841661185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,266 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,266 miles
    Test number
    461715150145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,599 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,599 miles
    Test number
    414933869126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,018 miles
    Test number
    831965378141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WRW

Does LR05 WRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WRW is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WRW?
The MOT on LR05 WRW is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 WRW done?
LR05 WRW was recorded at 58,000 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has LR05 WRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WRW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 WRW 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 WRW find?
LR05 WRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front and rear n/s and o/s suspension components are corroded.

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