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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GXMMOT history

LR05 GXM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LR05 GXM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,489 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GXM
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
4 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GXM was last recorded at 86,489 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,830 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,659 miles
Average per year
3,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,489 miles
  • 2025 – 84,830 miles
  • 2021 – 84,828 miles
  • 2020 – 84,212 miles
  • 2019 – 83,206 miles
  • 2018 – 82,625 miles
  • 2017 – 81,735 miles
  • 2016 – 73,839 miles
  • 2015 – 65,112 miles
  • 2014 – 60,004 miles
  • 2013 – 53,469 miles
  • 2012 – 48,515 miles
  • 2011 – 44,065 miles
  • 2010 – 39,040 miles
  • 2009 – 32,300 miles
  • 2008 – 25,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,489 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,489 miles (+1,659)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    524684483787
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,830 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    144267606680
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,828 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    760852671736
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    871823670848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,212 miles (+1,006)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    378146470590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,206 miles (+581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    216588809410
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,625 miles (+890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    524654265311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has minor damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished, and heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass81,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    575350279678
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked and perished and worn heavily on the inner edge

  9. Fail81,732 miles (+7,893)3 failures5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    360368857587
    • 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 Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked and perished and worn heavily on the inner edge

  10. Pass73,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,839 miles
    Test number
    784195864736
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail73,839 miles (+8,727)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,839 miles
    Test number
    876379350978
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,112 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    917047295037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut cord not exposed
    • NoteUnder vehicle oil mist around the engine

  13. Fail65,112 miles (+5,108)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    347337895050
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut cord not exposed
    • NoteUnder vehicle oil mist around the engine

  14. Fail60,004 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    569284604123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass60,004 miles (+6,535)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    778504804104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass53,469 miles (+4,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    925262503116
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished

  17. Pass48,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    967817602189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail48,515 miles (+4,450)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    879654002106
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass44,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    286353201163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail44,065 miles (+5,025)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    807403001144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail39,040 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    380965800117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged .both rear tyre outer edges more worn .

  22. Pass39,040 miles (+6,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    704445100173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged .both rear tyre outer edges more worn .

  23. Fail32,300 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    643306909103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage

  24. Pass32,300 miles (+6,360)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    664136609188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage

  25. Pass25,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    961886298023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GXM

Does LR05 GXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GXM is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GXM?
The MOT on LR05 GXM is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GXM done?
LR05 GXM was recorded at 86,489 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
Has LR05 GXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GXM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 GXM 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 GXM find?
LR05 GXM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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