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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR05 SHXMOT history

LR05 SHX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

LR05 SHX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
93,140 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SHX was last recorded at 93,140 miles on 5 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2024: 93,140 miles, lower than 93,410 miles on 4 Jul 2024.

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
93,410 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Average per year
4,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,140 miles
  • 2023 – 83,219 miles
  • 2022 – 70,049 miles
  • 2021 – 62,032 miles
  • 2020 – 57,793 miles
  • 2019 – 53,587 miles
  • 2018 – 52,244 miles
  • 2017 – 51,155 miles
  • 2016 – 49,623 miles
  • 2015 – 45,358 miles
  • 2014 – 41,447 miles
  • 2013 – 35,633 miles
  • 2012 – 31,088 miles
  • 2011 – 26,567 miles
  • 2010 – 25,616 miles
  • 2009 – 19,534 miles
  • 2008 – 16,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,140 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,140 miles (-270)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    749791676042
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,410 miles (+10,191)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    374843442702
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    815914804765
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and outer casing coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive lower part of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail83,219 miles (+13,170)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    897405928457
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and outer casing coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive lower part of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass70,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    848053666839
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing (B)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  6. Fail70,046 miles (+8,014)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    306189994144
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing (B)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum level
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Pass62,032 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    678524549941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded

  8. Fail62,032 miles (+4,239)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    485622385506
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded

  9. Pass57,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,793 miles
    Test number
    926085312389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail57,793 miles (+4,206)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,793 miles
    Test number
    671315189515
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,587 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    790401988169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    266495606246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail52,244 miles (+1,089)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    164712206751
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,155 miles (+1,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    871770428415
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,623 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    865600064382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    746887775025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,358 miles (+3,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    238637675078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass41,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    779344564045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail41,447 miles (+5,814)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    588943964042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,633 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    727051183086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,088 miles (+4,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    145213982443
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to legal limit

  22. Pass26,567 miles (+951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    419480791012
    • NoteAdvise wet conditions

  23. Pass25,616 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    154521380427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail25,610 miles (+6,076)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    172127470041
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass19,534 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    544659389098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,916 miles
    Test number
    121620388490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SHX

Does LR05 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SHX expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SHX?
The MOT on LR05 SHX expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SHX done?
LR05 SHX was recorded at 93,140 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
Has LR05 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SHX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 SHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 SHX find?
LR05 SHX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and lipped; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 7 more.

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