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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KYAMOT history

LR05 KYA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LR05 KYA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,893 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KYA
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KYA was last recorded at 99,893 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 9,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,764 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,129 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,893 miles
  • 2025 – 90,764 miles
  • 2022 – 87,430 miles
  • 2020 – 81,302 miles
  • 2019 – 78,756 miles
  • 2018 – 76,766 miles
  • 2016 – 74,344 miles
  • 2015 – 68,621 miles
  • 2014 – 64,804 miles
  • 2013 – 59,420 miles
  • 2012 – 55,585 miles
  • 2011 – 51,300 miles
  • 2010 – 43,881 miles
  • 2009 – 34,734 miles
  • 2008 – 24,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,893 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,893 miles (+9,129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    268061247873
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,764 miles (+3,334)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    768506808224
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass87,430 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    207374210079
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail87,430 miles (+6,128)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    737891920675
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Outer 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass81,302 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    965718778370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,756 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    900461316091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,766 miles (+2,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    752137371527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass74,344 miles (+5,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    476246854035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass68,621 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    818950143250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Fail68,619 miles (+3,815)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    412504156428
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass64,804 miles (+5,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    369528214260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,420 miles (+3,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    185878813236
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    515363292192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail55,585 miles (+4,285)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    566943992164
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    445449371104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,300 miles (+7,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    759889671116
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass43,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    850220180112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,881 miles (+9,147)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    830000080180
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Pass34,734 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    631148369117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    101078078048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 KYA

Does LR05 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KYA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KYA?
The MOT on LR05 KYA is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KYA done?
LR05 KYA was recorded at 99,893 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has LR05 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KYA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 KYA 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 KYA find?
LR05 KYA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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