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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS05 RZEMOT history

LS05 RZE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LS05 RZE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,453 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RZE was last recorded at 131,453 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,374 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,453 miles
  • 2024 – 108,585 miles
  • 2023 – 108,548 miles
  • 2022 – 101,503 miles
  • 2021 – 95,433 miles
  • 2020 – 94,339 miles
  • 2018 – 91,326 miles
  • 2017 – 79,298 miles
  • 2016 – 71,832 miles
  • 2015 – 62,096 miles
  • 2014 – 58,927 miles
  • 2013 – 58,417 miles
  • 2012 – 56,583 miles
  • 2010 – 52,460 miles
  • 2009 – 37,505 miles
  • 2008 – 27,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front head lamp imaged very weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,453 miles (+79)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    311675711547
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,374 miles (+22,789)2 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,374 miles
    Test number
    437309228996
    • DangerousFuel cap/flap damaged [ DANGEROUS FAIL ]
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,585 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,585 miles
    Test number
    764219953659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp imaged very weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteroreded

  4. Fail108,582 miles (+34)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    719919997010
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp imaged very weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteroreded

  5. Pass108,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    168808076118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,548 miles (+7,045)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    182121559071
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer tube split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,503 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,503 miles
    Test number
    806124393923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,497 miles (+6,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    821965391484
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass95,433 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    364608536450
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail95,433 miles (+1,094)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    533179269520
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,339 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    462856966747
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,326 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    142958017593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    728852806578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,298 miles (+7,466)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    986456393405
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass71,832 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    692983981728
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,832 miles (+9,736)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    828153469907
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,096 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    378127725479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,927 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    167620304270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,417 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    418775723264
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass58,417 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    726995023283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,583 miles (+4,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    835047082160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass52,460 miles (+14,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    190546810213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,505 miles (+9,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    104395989152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    194511218251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RZE

Does LS05 RZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RZE expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RZE?
The MOT on LS05 RZE expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RZE done?
LS05 RZE was recorded at 131,453 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has LS05 RZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RZE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 RZE 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 RZE find?
LS05 RZE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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