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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GXGMOT history

LR05 GXG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LR05 GXG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,710 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GXG
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GXG was last recorded at 59,710 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,945 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,710 miles
  • 2024 – 51,945 miles
  • 2023 – 48,397 miles
  • 2022 – 45,269 miles
  • 2021 – 43,457 miles
  • 2019 – 42,563 miles
  • 2018 – 39,998 miles
  • 2017 – 37,870 miles
  • 2016 – 36,877 miles
  • 2015 – 35,110 miles
  • 2014 – 31,594 miles
  • 2013 – 26,765 miles
  • 2012 – 25,186 miles
  • 2011 – 21,389 miles
  • 2010 – 17,749 miles
  • 2009 – 13,719 miles
  • 2008 – 10,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,710 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    894482456240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass51,945 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    958838407998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,397 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    521654862003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,310 miles (+3,041)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    418310396658
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,269 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    344353775681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted , Unable To Check Certain Testable Items
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail45,269 miles (+1,812)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    376707580670
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Both Front ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted , Unable To Check Certain Testable Items
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass43,457 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    531682236093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,563 miles (+2,565)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,563 miles
    Test number
    885151753258
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  9. Pass39,998 miles (+2,128)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,998 miles
    Test number
    928203134833
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Wishbone Bushes Are Starting Getting Split
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Is Perishing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  10. Pass37,870 miles (+993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    247985779532
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Is Perish
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  11. Pass36,877 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    222199364552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    108492645027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,110 miles (+3,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    478562745024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass31,594 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,594 miles
    Test number
    308407374068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,765 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    135505823488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,186 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    935810472052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,389 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    398724881019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,749 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,749 miles
    Test number
    661898280026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass13,719 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,719 miles
    Test number
    710238369072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,417 miles
    Test number
    224478988035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GXG

Does LR05 GXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GXG is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GXG?
The MOT on LR05 GXG is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GXG done?
LR05 GXG was recorded at 59,710 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has LR05 GXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GXG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 GXG 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 GXG find?
LR05 GXG passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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