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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DXAMOT history

LR05 DXA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

LR05 DXA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2024
Mileage
77,017 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DXA was last recorded at 77,017 miles on 17 May 2023, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,825 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,192 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,017 miles
  • 2022 – 72,825 miles
  • 2021 – 68,769 miles
  • 2020 – 64,806 miles
  • 2019 – 56,006 miles
  • 2018 – 49,751 miles
  • 2017 – 42,803 miles
  • 2016 – 34,947 miles
  • 2015 – 26,797 miles
  • 2014 – 24,408 miles
  • 2013 – 22,417 miles
  • 2012 – 20,573 miles
  • 2011 – 18,617 miles
  • 2010 – 15,439 miles
  • 2009 – 11,936 miles
  • 2008 – 8,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,017 miles (+4,192)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    922962659583
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,825 miles (+4,056)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    703839205481
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,769 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    854773778628
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,769 miles (+3,963)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    880816223235
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,806 miles (+8,800)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,806 miles
    Test number
    432954864692
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass56,006 miles (+6,255)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    752355767555
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass49,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,751 miles
    Test number
    773197082703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Fail49,751 miles (+6,948)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,751 miles
    Test number
    185539141304
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass42,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    410391096531
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Fail42,794 miles (+7,847)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    285825507077
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass34,947 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    567858698385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,797 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,797 miles
    Test number
    778788545043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,408 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,408 miles
    Test number
    258751654058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,417 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    789925943088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,573 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,573 miles
    Test number
    839285942004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,617 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,617 miles
    Test number
    376791561041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,439 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,439 miles
    Test number
    340600060029
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass11,936 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    121333199013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,885 miles
    Test number
    820207788020
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LR05 DXA

Does LR05 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DXA expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DXA?
The MOT on LR05 DXA expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DXA done?
LR05 DXA was recorded at 77,017 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has LR05 DXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DXA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 DXA 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 DXA find?
LR05 DXA passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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