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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KWJMOT history

LR05 KWJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LR05 KWJ 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,926 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KWJ
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
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KWJ was last recorded at 101,926 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,029 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,926 miles
  • 2025 – 100,029 miles
  • 2024 – 98,121 miles
  • 2023 – 96,249 miles
  • 2022 – 94,077 miles
  • 2021 – 91,939 miles
  • 2020 – 89,370 miles
  • 2019 – 86,971 miles
  • 2018 – 84,407 miles
  • 2017 – 81,179 miles
  • 2016 – 77,559 miles
  • 2015 – 76,105 miles
  • 2014 – 73,509 miles
  • 2013 – 69,161 miles
  • 2012 – 63,452 miles
  • 2011 – 55,430 miles
  • 2010 – 47,857 miles
  • 2009 – 38,241 miles
  • 2008 – 27,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,926 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.

  • Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,926 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    661446549984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,029 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    472878059936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,121 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    514664587530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,249 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    776069626991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,077 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    575722695006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,939 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    471361701295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,370 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    425342262086
    • AdvisoryBoth front s/absorbers have slight leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r s/absorber slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass86,971 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    633249601527
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box heavily corroded

  9. Fail86,971 miles (+2,564)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    419557479397
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box heavily corroded

  10. Pass84,407 miles (+3,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    523825919851
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly and squeaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil almost excessive (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass81,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    661061582047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box heavily corroded

  12. Fail81,179 miles (+3,620)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    455908893753
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box heavily corroded

  13. Pass77,559 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    777482041040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise wipers

  14. Fail77,553 miles (+1,448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    943626293262
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,105 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    166267555403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,509 miles (+4,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    198762074433
    • NoteFront brake discs fairly worn

  17. Pass69,161 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    416685303196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,108 miles (+5,656)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    288692903139
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass63,452 miles (+8,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    659617002181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail55,430 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    739321581021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass55,430 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    906121881004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,857 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,857 miles
    Test number
    210736590074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,241 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    741667499016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing 185/60r14t firestone
    • NoteRear wash inop

  24. Fail38,241 miles (+10,988)4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    804787699037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing 185/60r14t firestone
    • NoteRear wash inop

  25. Pass27,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    122161808186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about LR05 KWJ

Does LR05 KWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KWJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KWJ?
The MOT on LR05 KWJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KWJ done?
LR05 KWJ was recorded at 101,926 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has LR05 KWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KWJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 KWJ 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 KWJ find?
LR05 KWJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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