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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS05 RZCMOT history

LS05 RZC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

LS05 RZC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
84,506 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RZC was last recorded at 84,506 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 7,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,758 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,748 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,506 miles
  • 2022 – 76,758 miles
  • 2021 – 69,715 miles
  • 2020 – 67,280 miles
  • 2019 – 63,728 miles
  • 2018 – 59,890 miles
  • 2017 – 59,851 miles
  • 2016 – 56,790 miles
  • 2015 – 51,843 miles
  • 2014 – 48,073 miles
  • 2013 – 43,002 miles
  • 2012 – 38,864 miles
  • 2011 – 34,176 miles
  • 2010 – 28,343 miles
  • 2009 – 22,009 miles
  • 2008 – 15,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in treads 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Travel on parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear nr plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    754340662900
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in treads 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,506 miles (+7,748)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    815293831820
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in treads 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,758 miles (+7,043)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    357666739916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  4. Pass69,715 miles (+2,435)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,715 miles
    Test number
    326784881940
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass67,280 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    469248957231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    234685488183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nr plate slightly damaged

  7. Fail63,728 miles (+3,838)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    584852667337
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nr plate slightly damaged

  8. Pass59,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    201499777877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,890 miles (+39)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    394305846239
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    324185340635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,851 miles (+3,061)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    270274129291
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass56,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    429661722429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,790 miles (+4,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    388482608302
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass51,843 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    838330795143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking

  15. Fail51,843 miles (+3,770)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    689688485116
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking

  16. Pass48,073 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,073 miles
    Test number
    208848994484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail48,073 miles (+5,071)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,073 miles
    Test number
    257968094132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass43,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    258610803263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail43,002 miles (+4,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    378580103216
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass38,864 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    678782202248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking

  21. Fail38,864 miles (+4,688)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    317192402476
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking

  22. Pass34,176 miles (+5,833)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,176 miles
    Test number
    449220601280
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front drop link ball joint gaiter split

  23. Pass28,343 miles (+6,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    260554490195
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass22,009 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,009 miles
    Test number
    561716199157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,747 miles
    Test number
    293932598147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RZC

Does LS05 RZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RZC expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RZC?
The MOT on LS05 RZC expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RZC done?
LS05 RZC was recorded at 84,506 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has LS05 RZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RZC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 RZC 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 LS05 RZC find?
LS05 RZC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads 185 60 14; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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