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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 GXFMOT history

LR05 GXF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LR05 GXF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
188,691 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GXF was last recorded at 188,691 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 6,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,486 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,205 miles
Average per year
8,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,691 miles
  • 2025 – 182,486 miles
  • 2024 – 177,073 miles
  • 2023 – 171,800 miles
  • 2019 – 171,352 miles
  • 2018 – 166,074 miles
  • 2017 – 162,575 miles
  • 2016 – 149,954 miles
  • 2015 – 138,044 miles
  • 2014 – 126,714 miles
  • 2013 – 112,433 miles
  • 2012 – 98,903 miles
  • 2011 – 84,343 miles
  • 2010 – 67,676 miles
  • 2009 – 52,340 miles
  • 2008 – 36,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Pad light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    188,691 miles
    Test number
    399483881858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,691 miles (+6,205)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,691 miles
    Test number
    308160245119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass182,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,486 miles
    Test number
    112463889091
    • AdvisoryPad light on dash

  4. Fail182,486 miles (+5,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,486 miles
    Test number
    410856635325
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryPad light on dash

  5. Pass177,073 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    177,073 miles
    Test number
    109027947542
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPad light on dash

  6. Fail177,073 miles (+5,273)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,073 miles
    Test number
    776500134458
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPad light on dash

  7. Pass171,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,800 miles
    Test number
    188017635135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,800 miles (+448)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,800 miles
    Test number
    817138048208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,352 miles
    Test number
    889671587951
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,352 miles (+5,278)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,352 miles
    Test number
    417321134291
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    166,074 miles
    Test number
    929665695496
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail166,074 miles (+3,499)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,074 miles
    Test number
    424008325345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass162,575 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,575 miles
    Test number
    105740992834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,954 miles
    Test number
    102448299865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,954 miles (+11,910)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,954 miles
    Test number
    123153361490
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass138,044 miles (+11,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,044 miles
    Test number
    106667475460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass126,714 miles (+14,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,714 miles
    Test number
    186580394464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,433 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,433 miles
    Test number
    377821983031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass112,433 miles (+13,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,433 miles
    Test number
    968831583007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass98,903 miles (+14,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    705940482045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    369581881096
    • NoteRecom front pads and discs

  22. Fail84,343 miles (+16,667)6 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    576701381066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRecom front pads and discs

  23. Pass67,676 miles (+15,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    500859980015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass52,340 miles (+15,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,340 miles
    Test number
    152239789079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    832147988053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GXF

Does LR05 GXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GXF is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GXF?
The MOT on LR05 GXF is valid until 3 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 GXF done?
LR05 GXF was recorded at 188,691 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
Has LR05 GXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GXF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 GXF 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 GXF find?
LR05 GXF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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