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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RXXMOT history

LS05 RXX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS05 RXX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,976 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RXX was last recorded at 152,976 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,945 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,976 miles
  • 2025 – 144,934 miles
  • 2024 – 138,950 miles
  • 2023 – 135,146 miles
  • 2022 – 132,755 miles
  • 2020 – 131,067 miles
  • 2019 – 129,257 miles
  • 2018 – 121,498 miles
  • 2016 – 90,886 miles
  • 2014 – 79,928 miles
  • 2013 – 72,444 miles
  • 2012 – 60,356 miles
  • 2011 – 55,507 miles
  • 2010 – 49,446 miles
  • 2008 – 40,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,976 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    184865720676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,945 miles (+8,011)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,945 miles
    Test number
    456643700274
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR/SILL AREA HOLED BOTH SIDES. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySUN STRIP FITTED. AIR SUSPENSION PIPES INSECURE.

  3. Pass144,934 miles (+5,984)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,934 miles
    Test number
    626798362993
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,950 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    432175575382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,146 miles (+2,391)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,146 miles
    Test number
    315260511871
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire has a cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass132,755 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,755 miles
    Test number
    354677527400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,067 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    391273739668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,257 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,257 miles
    Test number
    185635550297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,498 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,498 miles
    Test number
    680769109057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    908143722017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyres incorrect size for wheel rims

  11. Fail114,905 miles (+24,019)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    255038161140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyres incorrect size for wheel rims

  12. Pass90,886 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    759488551257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    755392144387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail79,928 miles (+7,484)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    139452544331
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass72,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    567986323304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,444 miles (+8,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    915406623378
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass64,102 miles (+3,746)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    427341013098
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven

  18. Pass60,356 miles (+4,849)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    575123772067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass55,507 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    687946941194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,446 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    271059730192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,288 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    494745608348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,284 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    480454208412
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 RXX

Does LS05 RXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RXX is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RXX?
The MOT on LS05 RXX is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RXX done?
LS05 RXX was recorded at 152,976 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has LS05 RXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RXX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 RXX 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 LS05 RXX find?
LS05 RXX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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