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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 SRXMOT history

LR05 SRX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LR05 SRX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
96,830 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SRX
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 valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SRX was last recorded at 96,830 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2011: 40,424 miles, lower than 40,961 miles on 17 Mar 2010.

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
94,819 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,830 miles
  • 2025 – 94,819 miles
  • 2024 – 90,223 miles
  • 2023 – 84,809 miles
  • 2022 – 80,595 miles
  • 2021 – 76,635 miles
  • 2020 – 72,048 miles
  • 2019 – 67,986 miles
  • 2018 – 67,132 miles
  • 2017 – 66,186 miles
  • 2016 – 63,450 miles
  • 2015 – 60,746 miles
  • 2014 – 57,389 miles
  • 2013 – 55,133 miles
  • 2012 – 52,026 miles
  • 2011 – 40,424 miles
  • 2010 – 40,961 miles
  • 2009 – 32,668 miles
  • 2008 – 24,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,830 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,830 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    409865625906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,819 miles (+4,596)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    471961213909
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (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))

  3. Pass90,223 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    583583656962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,809 miles (+4,214)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    705449065754
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,595 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,595 miles
    Test number
    500252973654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,635 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    796803826702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,621 miles (+4,573)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,621 miles
    Test number
    880270691656
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,048 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    372531596797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,986 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    538915892549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,978 miles (+846)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    282835539942
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass67,132 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    192541401858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    615972710633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  13. Fail66,186 miles (+2,736)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    965807265424
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  14. Pass63,450 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,450 miles
    Test number
    659096290787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,746 miles
    Test number
    751235870101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,746 miles (+3,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,746 miles
    Test number
    110842156675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass57,389 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    519965394283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    407670713427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,120 miles (+3,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    967920613348
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass52,026 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    899414912335
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass51,852 miles (+11,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    929998082002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,424 miles (-537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,424 miles
    Test number
    186664671034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,961 miles
    Test number
    712556270089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail40,961 miles (+8,293)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,961 miles
    Test number
    821336470024
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass32,668 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    942700089025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,005 miles
    Test number
    470318278091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SRX

Does LR05 SRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SRX is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SRX?
The MOT on LR05 SRX is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SRX done?
LR05 SRX was recorded at 96,830 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has LR05 SRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SRX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 SRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 SRX find?
LR05 SRX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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