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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KWGMOT history

LR05 KWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR05 KWG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,436 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KWG
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
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KWG was last recorded at 59,436 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,409 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,436 miles
  • 2025 – 57,750 miles
  • 2024 – 56,235 miles
  • 2023 – 53,847 miles
  • 2021 – 52,335 miles
  • 2020 – 44,793 miles
  • 2019 – 41,222 miles
  • 2018 – 38,687 miles
  • 2017 – 33,066 miles
  • 2016 – 32,135 miles
  • 2015 – 30,960 miles
  • 2014 – 29,224 miles
  • 2013 – 26,825 miles
  • 2012 – 24,695 miles
  • 2011 – 22,697 miles
  • 2010 – 20,349 miles
  • 2009 – 17,642 miles
  • 2008 – 13,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,436 miles

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,436 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    375704012436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,409 miles (+1,659)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    798172087041
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass57,750 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    176072187740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,235 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    555949596108
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail56,230 miles (+2,383)1 dangerous3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,230 miles
    Test number
    242209072480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,847 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,847 miles
    Test number
    272687768928
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail53,847 miles (+1,512)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,847 miles
    Test number
    216187468465
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass52,335 miles (+2,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    467895353172
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,932 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    904762169282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail49,930 miles (+5,137)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    949314912570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,793 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    950406911100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,222 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    334721699413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,687 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    701839617686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,066 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    558499435642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,135 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,135 miles
    Test number
    250128525440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,960 miles (+1,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,960 miles
    Test number
    137668875472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,224 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,224 miles
    Test number
    897223674071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,825 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    338844173014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,695 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    955976672053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,697 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,697 miles
    Test number
    159577771018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,349 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    192248470452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,642 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,642 miles
    Test number
    903349279044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,806 miles
    Test number
    464302478013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KWG

Does LR05 KWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KWG is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KWG?
The MOT on LR05 KWG is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KWG done?
LR05 KWG was recorded at 59,436 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has LR05 KWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KWG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 KWG 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 KWG find?
LR05 KWG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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