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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 PXPMOT history

LR05 PXP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

LR05 PXP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
187,476 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 PXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 PXP was last recorded at 187,476 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 18,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,823 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
18,653 miles
Average per year
9,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,476 miles
  • 2023 – 168,823 miles
  • 2022 – 158,453 miles
  • 2021 – 143,863 miles
  • 2020 – 127,619 miles
  • 2019 – 105,099 miles
  • 2018 – 96,726 miles
  • 2016 – 89,663 miles
  • 2015 – 80,605 miles
  • 2014 – 74,504 miles
  • 2013 – 69,616 miles
  • 2012 – 60,909 miles
  • 2011 – 51,367 miles
  • 2010 – 40,883 miles
  • 2009 – 28,522 miles
  • 2008 – 21,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,476 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,476 miles (+18,653)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,476 miles
    Test number
    200681907267
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered

  2. Pass168,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,823 miles
    Test number
    804300659632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail168,823 miles (+10,370)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,823 miles
    Test number
    721231336107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,453 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,453 miles
    Test number
    954207973994
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail158,120 miles (+14,257)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,120 miles
    Test number
    329970231257
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass143,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,863 miles
    Test number
    317914179167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail143,863 miles (+16,244)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,863 miles
    Test number
    512417282934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,619 miles (+22,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,619 miles
    Test number
    226959773864
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,099 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    460539391581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,081 miles (+8,355)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    610396960871
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass96,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    482658615935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,726 miles (+7,063)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    981372976051
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  13. Pass89,663 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    204691766131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,605 miles (+6,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    269281595049
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass74,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    977770494071
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail74,504 miles (+4,888)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    626890294073
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    155787983421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,616 miles (+8,707)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    805517183013
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s upper rear light bulb not working

  19. Pass60,909 miles (+9,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    329527382056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail51,367 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    186068691427
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on tread.

  21. Pass51,367 miles (+10,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    927928091001
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on tread.

  22. Pass40,883 miles (+12,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,883 miles
    Test number
    581479090092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,522 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,522 miles
    Test number
    181743699017
    • NoteO/s/r worn inside & outside edge
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  24. Fail28,522 miles (+7,072)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,522 miles
    Test number
    591953699015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/s/r worn inside & outside edge
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  25. Fail21,450 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    141228888404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass21,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    170498788439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 PXP

Does LR05 PXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 PXP expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 PXP?
The MOT on LR05 PXP expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 PXP done?
LR05 PXP was recorded at 187,476 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 9,969 miles a year.
Has LR05 PXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 PXP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 PXP 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 PXP find?
LR05 PXP passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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