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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 KYBMOT history

LR05 KYB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

LR05 KYB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
95,805 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KYB
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KYB was last recorded at 95,805 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 23,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2014: 50,639 miles, lower than 464,581 miles on 10 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,105 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
23,700 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,805 miles
  • 2023 – 72,105 miles
  • 2022 – 69,123 miles
  • 2021 – 68,626 miles
  • 2019 – 68,175 miles
  • 2018 – 67,612 miles
  • 2017 – 64,375 miles
  • 2016 – 59,212 miles
  • 2015 – 54,069 miles
  • 2014 – 50,640 miles
  • 2013 – 464,581 miles
  • 2012 – 42,362 miles
  • 2011 – 36,993 miles
  • 2010 – 31,824 miles
  • 2009 – 25,921 miles
  • 2008 – 18,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    636175682691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,805 miles (+23,700)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    894827400082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,105 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    281682879764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail72,102 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    593258521736
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass69,123 miles (+497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,123 miles
    Test number
    624767389237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    515828852709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,626 miles (+451)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    595906689157
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass68,175 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    628968357439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    415824260037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,612 miles (+3,237)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    799664700507
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass64,375 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,375 miles
    Test number
    686422468161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    301949401436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,212 miles (+5,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    484350995920
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,069 miles
    Test number
    167240245119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,069 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,069 miles
    Test number
    108989835108
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    218020444458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,639 miles (-413,942)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    218700344454
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass464,581 miles (+418,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    464,581 miles
    Test number
    786270003146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,447 miles (+4,085)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    886107493095
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn ON inner edge

  20. Pass42,362 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    625213292080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,357 miles (+5,364)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    917298082053
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass36,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    239244381082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,993 miles (+5,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    289553681052
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass31,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    183555880407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,824 miles (+5,903)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    421744980052
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass25,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,921 miles
    Test number
    542008979068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,921 miles (+7,010)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,921 miles
    Test number
    742908979081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass18,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    312546088027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KYB

Does LR05 KYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KYB expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KYB?
The MOT on LR05 KYB expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KYB done?
LR05 KYB was recorded at 95,805 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has LR05 KYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KYB has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 KYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 KYB find?
LR05 KYB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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