Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LR05 VKAMOT history
LR05 VKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 67,265 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VKA
- 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
- 23 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VKA was last recorded at 67,265 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,204 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,061 miles
- Average per year
- 3,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,265 miles
- 2025 – 63,204 miles
- 2024 – 58,656 miles
- 2023 – 56,217 miles
- 2022 – 53,523 miles
- 2021 – 50,200 miles
- 2020 – 45,936 miles
- 2019 – 42,446 miles
- 2018 – 39,685 miles
- 2017 – 36,326 miles
- 2016 – 34,268 miles
- 2015 – 31,301 miles
- 2014 – 27,785 miles
- 2013 – 25,295 miles
- 2012 – 22,188 miles
- 2011 – 19,399 miles
- 2010 – 14,236 miles
- 2009 – 11,346 miles
- 2008 – 9,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edger (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryClutch slipping
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.
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,265 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 145957050163
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edger (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slipping
Fail67,265 miles (+4,061)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 915977645416
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edger (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slipping
Pass63,204 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 63,204 miles
- Test number
- 319897253999
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
Fail63,204 miles (+4,548)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,204 miles
- Test number
- 757869777034
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
Pass58,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 58,656 miles
- Test number
- 799221278472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,656 miles (+2,439)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,656 miles
- Test number
- 493241921627
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,217 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 56,217 miles
- Test number
- 749208460206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,212 miles (+2,689)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,212 miles
- Test number
- 512176048574
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass53,523 miles (+3,323)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 53,523 miles
- Test number
- 618446915826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 50,200 miles
- Test number
- 107088588696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,200 miles (+4,264)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,200 miles
- Test number
- 340857890011
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass45,936 miles (+3,490)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 45,936 miles
- Test number
- 180641430515
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass42,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,446 miles
- Test number
- 142591532240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,446 miles (+2,761)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,446 miles
- Test number
- 865932712344
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,685 miles (+3,359)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,685 miles
- Test number
- 553671998339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,326 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 36,326 miles
- Test number
- 809984347233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,268 miles (+2,967)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,268 miles
- Test number
- 816866991479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 31,301 miles
- Test number
- 365398725107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,301 miles (+3,516)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,301 miles
- Test number
- 569588625170
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass27,785 miles (+2,490)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 27,785 miles
- Test number
- 759376934120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,295 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 25,295 miles
- Test number
- 797579923123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,188 miles (+2,789)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,188 miles
- Test number
- 395883722155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,399 miles (+5,163)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,399 miles
- Test number
- 456210131184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,236 miles (+2,890)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 14,236 miles
- Test number
- 312295920140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,346 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 11,346 miles
- Test number
- 613143039189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 9,503 miles
- Test number
- 340022418178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VKA
- Does LR05 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VKA is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VKA?
- The MOT on LR05 VKA is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 VKA done?
- LR05 VKA was recorded at 67,265 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VKA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VKA 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 VKA find?
- LR05 VKA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edger, and 2 more.
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