
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LR05 ZTSMOT history
LR05 ZTS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 77,295 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 ZTS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 ZTS was last recorded at 77,295 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,294 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,295 miles
- 2025 – 74,677 miles
- 2024 – 74,525 miles
- 2023 – 74,397 miles
- 2022 – 72,175 miles
- 2021 – 65,800 miles
- 2020 – 62,179 miles
- 2018 – 50,006 miles
- 2017 – 49,477 miles
- 2016 – 48,703 miles
- 2015 – 48,043 miles
- 2014 – 42,244 miles
- 2013 – 39,027 miles
- 2012 – 34,959 miles
- 2011 – 29,813 miles
- 2010 – 20,902 miles
- 2009 – 12,726 miles
- 2008 – 11,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. Strong advise (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle clamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section to rear section clamp broken due to corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,295 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 77,295 miles
- Test number
- 909753562176
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. Strong advise (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,294 miles (+2,617)4 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,294 miles
- Test number
- 881725312072
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump buzzing (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. Strong advise (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,677 miles (+152)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 74,677 miles
- Test number
- 489332803116
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers poor due to a split pipe
Pass74,525 miles (+4)4 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,525 miles
- Test number
- 293095154925
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blade's smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexi section to rear section clamp broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,521 miles (+124)1 dangerous2 major4 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,521 miles
- Test number
- 414582360821
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear's on inner edge, worn on both edge's, perished and also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on both edge's and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blade's smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexi section to rear section clamp broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,397 miles (+2,222)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 74,397 miles
- Test number
- 910048325811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges warn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges warn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
Pass72,175 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 72,175 miles
- Test number
- 723035974525
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,800 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 65,800 miles
- Test number
- 879778773250
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass62,179 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,179 miles
- Test number
- 845267888813
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,179 miles (+12,173)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,179 miles
- Test number
- 626120345054
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,006 miles
- Test number
- 506548727882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,006 miles (+529)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,006 miles
- Test number
- 707768296109
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass49,477 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 49,477 miles
- Test number
- 430339435523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,703 miles (+660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,703 miles
- Test number
- 784594712263
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass48,043 miles (+5,799)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,043 miles
- Test number
- 216409845456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,244 miles (+3,217)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 42,244 miles
- Test number
- 219908914227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks across the tread
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail39,027 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,027 miles
- Test number
- 286572343257
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWIPERS SMEARY...
Pass39,027 miles (+4,068)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 39,027 miles
- Test number
- 376412943261
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWIPERS SMEARY...
Fail34,959 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,959 miles
- Test number
- 208635652353
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,959 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 34,959 miles
- Test number
- 276535552361
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass29,813 miles (+8,911)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,813 miles
- Test number
- 858283401119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,902 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,902 miles
- Test number
- 653445500178
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWIPERS SMEARY...
Fail20,902 miles (+8,176)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,902 miles
- Test number
- 463725200139
- DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWIPERS SMEARY...
Pass12,726 miles (+1,484)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,726 miles
- Test number
- 302387299050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wiper blades judder
- NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking
- NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking
Pass11,242 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,242 miles
- Test number
- 210677208423
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f wing and door damage
Questions about LR05 ZTS
- Does LR05 ZTS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZTS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 ZTS?
- The MOT on LR05 ZTS is valid until 1 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 ZTS done?
- LR05 ZTS was recorded at 77,295 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,578 miles a year.
- Has LR05 ZTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 ZTS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 ZTS 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 ZTS find?
- LR05 ZTS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 9 more.
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