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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LR05 ZHZMOT history

LR05 ZHZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR05 ZHZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,219 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZHZ was last recorded at 73,219 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,294 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,925 miles
Average per year
3,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,219 miles
  • 2025 – 68,294 miles
  • 2024 – 64,733 miles
  • 2023 – 60,155 miles
  • 2022 – 55,910 miles
  • 2021 – 45,406 miles
  • 2020 – 37,949 miles
  • 2019 – 29,199 miles
  • 2018 – 19,807 miles
  • 2013 – 19,800 miles
  • 2011 – 18,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,219 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusty

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,219 miles (+4,925)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    472297463167
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusty
  2. Pass68,294 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    456180717566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,733 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    979540118730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,155 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    707833049070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  5. Pass55,910 miles (+10,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,910 miles
    Test number
    843691721878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,406 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    216851578566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass37,949 miles (+8,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    892641453534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass29,199 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    246889454167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,807 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,807 miles
    Test number
    804586055423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,800 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    368187903182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,497 miles
    Test number
    268886321363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,497 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,497 miles
    Test number
    439916321446
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about LR05 ZHZ

Does LR05 ZHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZHZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZHZ?
The MOT on LR05 ZHZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZHZ done?
LR05 ZHZ was recorded at 73,219 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,697 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZHZ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZHZ 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 ZHZ find?
LR05 ZHZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front and rear suspension components rusty.

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