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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DXJMOT history

LR05 DXJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LR05 DXJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,126 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DXJ
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
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DXJ was last recorded at 75,126 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 2,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,226 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,900 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,126 miles
  • 2025 – 72,226 miles
  • 2024 – 69,398 miles
  • 2023 – 66,793 miles
  • 2022 – 64,279 miles
  • 2021 – 60,737 miles
  • 2020 – 58,666 miles
  • 2019 – 56,497 miles
  • 2018 – 53,065 miles
  • 2017 – 48,905 miles
  • 2016 – 44,015 miles
  • 2015 – 38,322 miles
  • 2014 – 34,157 miles
  • 2013 – 29,488 miles
  • 2012 – 27,144 miles
  • 2011 – 23,846 miles
  • 2010 – 20,583 miles
  • 2009 – 16,796 miles
  • 2008 – 13,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,126 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,126 miles (+2,900)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    112717616983
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,226 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    950295384874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,398 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    896247826619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass66,793 miles (+2,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    612425086819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,279 miles (+3,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    933438004930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,737 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    916071081388
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,666 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    614362165004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,497 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    279101312659
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail56,497 miles (+3,432)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    731415626663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    211458993255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,065 miles (+4,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    986845675561
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass48,905 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    523832599239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,015 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    881224143784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,322 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,322 miles
    Test number
    657142965111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,157 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    506193664112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,488 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    277906303128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,144 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,144 miles
    Test number
    398743302100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    406814201167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,846 miles (+3,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    807874101183
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass20,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    343292300165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,583 miles (+3,787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    840502800195
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  22. Pass16,796 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,796 miles
    Test number
    613762399004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,627 miles
    Test number
    601245098025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DXJ

Does LR05 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DXJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DXJ?
The MOT on LR05 DXJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DXJ done?
LR05 DXJ was recorded at 75,126 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has LR05 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DXJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 DXJ 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 DXJ find?
LR05 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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