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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS05 XRCMOT history

LS05 XRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LS05 XRC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,167 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XRC was last recorded at 37,167 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,282 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,885 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,167 miles
  • 2025 – 35,282 miles
  • 2024 – 34,611 miles
  • 2023 – 34,222 miles
  • 2022 – 32,937 miles
  • 2021 – 31,363 miles
  • 2020 – 30,240 miles
  • 2019 – 29,370 miles
  • 2018 – 28,302 miles
  • 2017 – 27,639 miles
  • 2016 – 26,741 miles
  • 2015 – 25,705 miles
  • 2014 – 24,687 miles
  • 2013 – 23,565 miles
  • 2012 – 21,502 miles
  • 2011 – 19,351 miles
  • 2010 – 17,921 miles
  • 2009 – 14,772 miles
  • 2008 – 13,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,167 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,167 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    216277351394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,282 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    619051260747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,611 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,611 miles
    Test number
    486076815362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,610 miles (+388)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    408860656777
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass34,222 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    608062744889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass32,937 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,937 miles
    Test number
    632752454055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail32,896 miles (+1,533)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,896 miles
    Test number
    429972054798
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass31,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    563333925531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Fail31,363 miles (+1,123)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    385573962145
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass30,240 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    907183698241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,370 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,370 miles
    Test number
    805184199731
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail29,369 miles (+1,067)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    880244238652
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  13. Pass28,302 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,302 miles
    Test number
    867996994348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,639 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    183437578200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    493555422582
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Fail26,741 miles (+1,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    682305858845
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass25,705 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,705 miles
    Test number
    239298085123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,687 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,687 miles
    Test number
    295560694413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,565 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    697288493110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass21,502 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    978997002250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,351 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    549040511269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,921 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,921 miles
    Test number
    192629000265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,772 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,772 miles
    Test number
    884709909295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,064 miles
    Test number
    722844208276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XRC

Does LS05 XRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XRC is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XRC?
The MOT on LS05 XRC is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XRC done?
LS05 XRC was recorded at 37,167 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has LS05 XRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XRC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XRC 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 XRC find?
LS05 XRC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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