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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LR05 KXWMOT history

LR05 KXW is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LR05 KXW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,470 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KXW was last recorded at 134,470 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,923 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,547 miles
Average per year
6,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,470 miles
  • 2025 – 130,923 miles
  • 2023 – 125,059 miles
  • 2022 – 121,610 miles
  • 2021 – 114,728 miles
  • 2020 – 98,578 miles
  • 2019 – 93,427 miles
  • 2018 – 87,593 miles
  • 2017 – 80,915 miles
  • 2016 – 75,800 miles
  • 2015 – 71,985 miles
  • 2014 – 68,310 miles
  • 2013 – 61,241 miles
  • 2012 – 52,664 miles
  • 2011 – 44,244 miles
  • 2010 – 37,403 miles
  • 2009 – 31,390 miles
  • 2008 – 24,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,470 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,470 miles (+3,547)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,470 miles
    Test number
    440784340541
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,923 miles (+5,864)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    288860102375
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass125,059 miles (+3,449)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    312040729242
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass121,610 miles (+6,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    614420489341
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass114,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    756168861099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,728 miles (+16,150)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    831221861608
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass98,578 miles (+5,151)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    332189779393
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass93,427 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    765734486802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,363 miles (+5,770)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    831026568090
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass87,593 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,593 miles
    Test number
    252913799766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,564 miles (+6,649)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    866314290621
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass80,915 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    630758730380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,910 miles (+5,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    938815050045
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass75,800 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    275459360539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,985 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    899254485044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,310 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    188211874464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,307 miles (+7,066)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    337886264096
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass61,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    568528173085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,241 miles (+8,577)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    615608473044
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass52,664 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    276085872067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,244 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    409553171009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    881128060000
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Fail37,403 miles (+6,013)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    984388460042
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1 of 2 rear position bulbs o/s and n/s not working
    • NoteWipers smearing

  24. Pass31,390 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    772005579044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,709 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,709 miles
    Test number
    651704368011
    • 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)
    • NoteNsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

Questions about LR05 KXW

Does LR05 KXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KXW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KXW?
The MOT on LR05 KXW is valid until 12 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 KXW done?
LR05 KXW was recorded at 134,470 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,146 miles a year.
Has LR05 KXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KXW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 KXW 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 KXW find?
LR05 KXW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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