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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LR05 PXTMOT history

LR05 PXT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LR05 PXT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,651 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 PXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 PXT was last recorded at 131,651 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,602 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,049 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,651 miles
  • 2025 – 129,602 miles
  • 2024 – 127,370 miles
  • 2023 – 123,647 miles
  • 2022 – 121,055 miles
  • 2021 – 118,255 miles
  • 2020 – 115,478 miles
  • 2019 – 109,295 miles
  • 2018 – 103,895 miles
  • 2017 – 100,091 miles
  • 2016 – 95,342 miles
  • 2015 – 92,415 miles
  • 2014 – 86,157 miles
  • 2013 – 78,214 miles
  • 2012 – 69,474 miles
  • 2011 – 60,490 miles
  • 2010 – 51,973 miles
  • 2009 – 41,640 miles
  • 2008 – 31,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    717654805393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,651 miles (+2,049)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    336180457920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,602 miles (+2,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,602 miles
    Test number
    312341919135
    • AdvisoryNSR back plate damp, but no visual leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,370 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    746702302089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,647 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    400579860962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,055 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    256468775341
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,002 miles (+2,747)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    935150451337
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,255 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,255 miles
    Test number
    539562268196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,478 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    967882120997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,295 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    293010895960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    263340063456
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded and broken

  12. Fail103,895 miles (+3,804)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    853924500763
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded and broken

  13. Pass100,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    401023118505
    • 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)

  14. Fail100,091 miles (+4,749)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    343936255992
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass95,342 miles (+2,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    632282789591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass92,415 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    508500475015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,157 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    168642574067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,214 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    615831373001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,474 miles
    Test number
    355275672035
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail69,474 miles (+8,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,474 miles
    Test number
    815275772077
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass60,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    429805751070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,489 miles (+8,516)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    929764151044
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,973 miles (+10,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    441984250085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail41,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    214045439017
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass41,640 miles (+9,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    984405739056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    841400868083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    173190468481
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 PXT

Does LR05 PXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 PXT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 PXT?
The MOT on LR05 PXT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 PXT done?
LR05 PXT was recorded at 131,651 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has LR05 PXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 PXT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 PXT 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 PXT find?
LR05 PXT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14; offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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