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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.

LR05 ZTS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass77,295 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass50,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    506548727882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass49,477 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    430339435523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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
  25. 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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