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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 YPGMOT history

LR05 YPG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR05 YPG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,798 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YPG was last recorded at 108,798 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 13,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,025 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,773 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,798 miles
  • 2025 – 95,025 miles
  • 2024 – 94,135 miles
  • 2023 – 92,248 miles
  • 2022 – 90,808 miles
  • 2021 – 88,168 miles
  • 2020 – 85,034 miles
  • 2019 – 81,721 miles
  • 2018 – 77,062 miles
  • 2017 – 73,027 miles
  • 2016 – 68,413 miles
  • 2015 – 61,546 miles
  • 2014 – 57,712 miles
  • 2013 – 53,082 miles
  • 2012 – 48,661 miles
  • 2011 – 44,342 miles
  • 2010 – 38,583 miles
  • 2009 – 34,159 miles
  • 2008 – 28,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryDriver side rear seat base damage
  • AdvisoryExhaust 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,798 miles (+13,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    966592025394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver side rear seat base damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass95,025 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    829263666763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    150778229838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,135 miles (+1,887)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    504040676334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,248 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    792392424893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    844507250340
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,808 miles (+2,640)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    178151411597
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,168 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    492655721203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,166 miles (+3,132)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    407099005754
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    439052411957
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,034 miles (+3,313)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    721812845114
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,721 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    936674944723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,062 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    996958629854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass73,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    995221200075
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail73,027 miles (+4,614)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    157932469264
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass68,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    889783210682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail68,413 miles (+6,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    503499397179
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass61,546 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    518187515146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail61,546 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    169791715121
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass57,712 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    696445714145
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass53,082 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    229409493046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,043 miles (+4,382)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    965843893087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  23. Pass48,661 miles (+4,319)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    615922602199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inwardly,wheel tracking is needed

  24. Pass44,342 miles (+5,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,342 miles
    Test number
    326059911114
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass38,583 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,583 miles
    Test number
    910490190034
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass34,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    252218109125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Fail34,159 miles (+5,786)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    994088109154
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass28,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,373 miles
    Test number
    104038598493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YPG

Does LR05 YPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YPG is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YPG?
The MOT on LR05 YPG is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 YPG done?
LR05 YPG was recorded at 108,798 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has LR05 YPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YPG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 YPG 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 YPG find?
LR05 YPG passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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