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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KVZMOT history

LR05 KVZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR05 KVZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,520 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KVZ
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
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KVZ was last recorded at 133,520 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 9,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,691 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,829 miles
Average per year
6,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,520 miles
  • 2024 – 123,691 miles
  • 2023 – 116,511 miles
  • 2022 – 107,230 miles
  • 2021 – 93,391 miles
  • 2020 – 82,548 miles
  • 2019 – 82,001 miles
  • 2018 – 77,608 miles
  • 2017 – 74,234 miles
  • 2016 – 70,186 miles
  • 2015 – 65,852 miles
  • 2014 – 57,999 miles
  • 2013 – 51,893 miles
  • 2012 – 44,529 miles
  • 2011 – 37,771 miles
  • 2010 – 32,018 miles
  • 2009 – 24,908 miles
  • 2008 – 16,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox and engine oil leak (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,520 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    690439538823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox and engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass123,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,691 miles
    Test number
    254948344845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,689 miles (+7,178)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,689 miles
    Test number
    827089579687
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,511 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,511 miles
    Test number
    370243185043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    170040128050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail107,229 miles (+13,838)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    345469154744
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass93,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    116458479779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail93,354 miles (+10,806)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    212844627204
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass82,548 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    815673608091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    193699806357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail82,001 miles (+4,393)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    204496376548
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,608 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,608 miles
    Test number
    917836375458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,606 miles (+3,372)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    388132822737
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass74,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    600770995991
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Fail74,234 miles (+4,048)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    456461652740
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass70,186 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    194621815380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,852 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    214861889436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut in sidewall
  18. Fail65,852 miles (+7,853)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    590290521643
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut in sidewall
  19. Pass57,999 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    419580694277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,893 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    996318893266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,529 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    736278292233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,771 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    205257891232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,018 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    323018890499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,908 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    273589099235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,293 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,293 miles
    Test number
    161968998281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,271 miles
    Test number
    163634718126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,271 miles (+148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,271 miles
    Test number
    421754018172
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  28. Pass12,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,123 miles
    Test number
    650155098009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KVZ

Does LR05 KVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KVZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KVZ?
The MOT on LR05 KVZ is valid until 3 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 KVZ done?
LR05 KVZ was recorded at 133,520 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
Has LR05 KVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KVZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 KVZ 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 KVZ find?
LR05 KVZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox and engine oil leak.

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