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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KPGMOT history

LR05 KPG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LR05 KPG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,862 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KPG
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
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KPG was last recorded at 84,862 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,418 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,444 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,862 miles
  • 2025 – 78,418 miles
  • 2024 – 73,088 miles
  • 2023 – 66,378 miles
  • 2022 – 59,978 miles
  • 2021 – 52,999 miles
  • 2020 – 48,042 miles
  • 2019 – 45,416 miles
  • 2017 – 42,293 miles
  • 2016 – 38,348 miles
  • 2015 – 34,507 miles
  • 2014 – 31,549 miles
  • 2013 – 28,334 miles
  • 2012 – 22,782 miles
  • 2011 – 17,357 miles
  • 2010 – 10,509 miles
  • 2009 – 9,356 miles
  • 2008 – 5,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,862 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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    551671754599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,862 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    911151314675
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass78,418 miles (+5,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    465200694442
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass73,088 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    896287644970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR

  5. Fail73,088 miles (+6,710)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    679567225441
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both sides faded beam images incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass66,378 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    993184251400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR

  7. Fail66,378 miles (+6,400)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    539027354819
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning light on, sensor broken
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR

  8. Pass59,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    406866877390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,978 miles (+6,979)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    918185472432
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    809077256400
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail52,999 miles (+4,957)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    871359255425
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    272859727184
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail48,042 miles (+2,626)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    734201956199
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass45,416 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    271950352381
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  15. Fail45,416 miles (+3,123)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    521370717612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass42,293 miles (+3,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    619977780293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    821153296232
    • 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)

  18. Fail38,348 miles (+3,841)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    589604587266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass34,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    997144355137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,507 miles (+2,958)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    715333455147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing slightly

  21. Pass31,549 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    136473884163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    235755463174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail28,334 miles (+5,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    277234063495
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass22,782 miles (+5,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,782 miles
    Test number
    886481362107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass17,357 miles (+6,848)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,357 miles
    Test number
    268221681435
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside front whishbone rear bush starting to crack

  26. Pass10,509 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,509 miles
    Test number
    623641980184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,356 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,356 miles
    Test number
    803313089151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,816 miles
    Test number
    781215288196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KPG

Does LR05 KPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KPG is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KPG?
The MOT on LR05 KPG is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KPG done?
LR05 KPG was recorded at 84,862 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has LR05 KPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KPG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 KPG 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 KPG find?
LR05 KPG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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