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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 TXUMOT history

LR05 TXU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LR05 TXU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,678 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TXU was last recorded at 58,678 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 7,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,340 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,338 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,678 miles
  • 2024 – 51,340 miles
  • 2023 – 49,109 miles
  • 2022 – 46,995 miles
  • 2021 – 44,447 miles
  • 2020 – 42,178 miles
  • 2019 – 39,385 miles
  • 2018 – 36,971 miles
  • 2017 – 34,426 miles
  • 2016 – 32,071 miles
  • 2015 – 29,167 miles
  • 2014 – 25,935 miles
  • 2013 – 22,754 miles
  • 2012 – 19,745 miles
  • 2011 – 16,314 miles
  • 2010 – 13,059 miles
  • 2009 – 9,842 miles
  • 2008 – 7,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,678 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,678 miles (+7,338)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    165144243909
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass51,340 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    301743595683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    247402382295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,109 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    438043767422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    710907071312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail46,995 miles (+2,548)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    131728194196
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    503131523980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,447 miles (+2,269)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    890319857684
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexiblb pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,178 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    387414422913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,177 miles (+2,792)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    444908185898
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass39,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    316077964748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,384 miles (+2,413)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    301905025241
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass36,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    185933695957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,971 miles (+2,545)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    541760838044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass34,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    572564819900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail34,426 miles (+2,355)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    851510744423
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    408934460824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,071 miles (+2,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    997736953996
    • FailureNearside 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)

  19. Pass29,167 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    427480315154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    785135884074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,935 miles (+3,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    696735084051
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass22,754 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    728311503129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    175295192445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,745 miles (+3,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    808915592096
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,314 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    577485501174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,059 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,059 miles
    Test number
    270432200134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,842 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,842 miles
    Test number
    480927999078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,644 miles
    Test number
    200067388015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TXU

Does LR05 TXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TXU expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TXU?
The MOT on LR05 TXU expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TXU done?
LR05 TXU was recorded at 58,678 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has LR05 TXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TXU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 TXU 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 TXU find?
LR05 TXU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, and 1 more.

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