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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GXKMOT history

LR05 GXK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

LR05 GXK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
50,176 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GXK was last recorded at 50,176 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 6,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,245 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,931 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,176 miles
  • 2022 – 43,245 miles
  • 2021 – 43,170 miles
  • 2019 – 42,523 miles
  • 2018 – 41,722 miles
  • 2017 – 40,628 miles
  • 2016 – 38,084 miles
  • 2014 – 36,698 miles
  • 2013 – 32,912 miles
  • 2012 – 30,399 miles
  • 2011 – 27,241 miles
  • 2010 – 23,695 miles
  • 2009 – 19,452 miles
  • 2008 – 13,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,176 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,176 miles
    Test number
    728213205420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass43,245 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    554029056570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass43,170 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    750254943229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass42,523 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    831722667839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,722 miles (+1,094)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    160658789970
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass40,628 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    184066445338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    928788579942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,487 miles (+1,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    347661559965
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass38,084 miles (+1,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,084 miles
    Test number
    296756137473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  10. Pass36,698 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    368916954344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,036 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    235529604004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,912 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,912 miles
    Test number
    528678803070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,399 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    129348832453
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass30,399 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    148198432008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass27,241 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,241 miles
    Test number
    889105831023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,695 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    520429230065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass23,695 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    721349130091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,452 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    141578169480
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass19,452 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    743498569070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,523 miles
    Test number
    681801078003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GXK

Does LR05 GXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 GXK expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GXK?
The MOT on LR05 GXK expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 GXK done?
LR05 GXK was recorded at 50,176 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has LR05 GXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GXK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LR05 GXK 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 GXK find?
LR05 GXK passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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