VOLKSWAGEN POLO GY05LWC has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 74,799 miles 1 week ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 15:06.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GY05LWC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH APRIL 202774,799 MI
FAILED16TH APRIL 202674,798 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20253RD APRIL 202671,298 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewalls Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewalls Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED1ST APRIL 202571,298 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Plate Delaminated (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewalls Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewalls Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20243RD APRIL 202567,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts And Components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20232ND APRIL 202463,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202230TH MARCH 202359,170 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Spare Tyre Defective Flat Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged Perishing At Base (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED31ST MARCH 202259,170 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Spare Tyre Defective Flat Tyre
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged Perishing At Base (5.2.3 (j))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 202258,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED26TH MARCH 202158,019 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
PASSED18TH MARCH 202029TH MARCH 202154,377 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 202054,377 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND MARCH 201929TH MARCH 202050,656 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201829TH MARCH 201947,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted And Engine Covers Fitted .unable To Check All Parts
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges Of Tread .below Legal Limit
PASSED30TH MARCH 201729TH MARCH 201842,575 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 201514TH APRIL 201633,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Sill Damaged
  4. USER ENTERED - Headlamp Lenses Masked
  5. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  8. USER ENTERED - Brake Fluid Discoloured
PASSED15TH APRIL 201414TH APRIL 201529,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED12TH APRIL 201311TH APRIL 201423,066 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201211TH APRIL 201319,496 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201111TH APRIL 201213,568 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 201011TH APRIL 201112,059 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 200911TH APRIL 201010,943 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 200910,943 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split (3.6.c.1b)
PASSED7TH APRIL 200811TH APRIL 20099,316 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GY05LWC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

GY05LWC MOT Comments

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GY05LWC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 74,799 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,562 miles

GY05LWC FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GY05LWC was manufactured on Monday 11th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 74,799 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,562 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GY05LWC has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 46 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GY05LWC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GY05LWC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GY05LWC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GY05LWC does have Tax. Read more

When does GY05LWC Tax expire?

The current Tax for GY05LWC will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GY05LWC MOT expire?

The current MOT for GY05LWC will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th April 2027. Read more

When did GY05LWC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GY05LWC was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 15:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GY05LWC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GY05LWC we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GY05LWC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GY05LWC we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GY05LWC?

GY05LWC is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GY05LWC done?

The odometer reading for GY05LWC at the last MOT in April 2026 was 74,799 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,562 miles per year. Read more

How old is GY05LWC?

The vehicle GY05LWC was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 11th April 2005. Read more

What colour is GY05LWC?

The official colour of GY05LWC is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GY05LWC have?

GY05LWC has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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