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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 GXTMOT history

LR05 GXT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR05 GXT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,339 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GXT was last recorded at 91,339 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,756 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,583 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,339 miles
  • 2024 – 84,756 miles
  • 2023 – 78,308 miles
  • 2022 – 73,298 miles
  • 2021 – 71,886 miles
  • 2020 – 70,497 miles
  • 2019 – 69,225 miles
  • 2018 – 66,397 miles
  • 2017 – 63,221 miles
  • 2016 – 59,994 miles
  • 2015 – 53,298 miles
  • 2014 – 47,736 miles
  • 2013 – 43,062 miles
  • 2012 – 38,649 miles
  • 2011 – 32,885 miles
  • 2010 – 26,699 miles
  • 2009 – 21,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,339 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,339 miles (+6,583)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    403202006764
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass84,756 miles (+6,448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    910168040759
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass78,308 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    791232621283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,298 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    785394574318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,886 miles (+1,389)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    609901640634
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass70,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,497 miles
    Test number
    157048287396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,497 miles (+1,272)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,497 miles
    Test number
    466729748944
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  8. Pass69,225 miles (+2,828)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,225 miles
    Test number
    625264031757
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,397 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    596044902676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,221 miles (+3,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    481032562744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,994 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    194491517906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    732605747559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,285 miles (+3,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    668060595366
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass53,298 miles (+5,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    836638765002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail47,736 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    659506334069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass47,736 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    849236434036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    209298933052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,062 miles (+4,413)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    155117233440
    • 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass38,649 miles (+5,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    158277182461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass32,885 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    446744981038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,699 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,699 miles
    Test number
    521645280009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    474516889051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GXT

Does LR05 GXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GXT is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GXT?
The MOT on LR05 GXT is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GXT done?
LR05 GXT was recorded at 91,339 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has LR05 GXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GXT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 GXT 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 GXT find?
LR05 GXT passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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