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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LX05 OMEMOT history

LX05 OME is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LX05 OME silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,286 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX05 OME
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
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX05 OME was last recorded at 113,286 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 8,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,239 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,047 miles
Average per year
4,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,286 miles
  • 2025 – 105,239 miles
  • 2024 – 97,622 miles
  • 2023 – 90,541 miles
  • 2022 – 82,304 miles
  • 2021 – 77,751 miles
  • 2020 – 77,022 miles
  • 2019 – 75,239 miles
  • 2017 – 70,061 miles
  • 2016 – 62,126 miles
  • 2015 – 52,220 miles
  • 2014 – 42,308 miles
  • 2013 – 33,345 miles
  • 2012 – 31,113 miles
  • 2011 – 27,169 miles
  • 2009 – 25,756 miles
  • 2008 – 25,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s low advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake light flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,286 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    625807161323
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s low advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,286 miles (+8,047)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    427505662544
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s low advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,239 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    293945265131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    465890974695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,622 miles (+7,081)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    943585847111
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    857613815800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,514 miles (+8,210)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,514 miles
    Test number
    590172797520
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,304 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    964369376429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,751 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    235184044113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    314174067863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail77,022 miles (+1,783)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    347775221301
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass75,239 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    781236860373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,061 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    965219765817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    136942738083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake light flashing

  15. Fail62,126 miles (+9,906)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    945692768356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake light flashing

  16. Pass52,220 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    737376645154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteEngine oil leaking
    • NoteGear box oil leaking

  17. Fail52,220 miles (+9,912)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    225743845183
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteEngine oil leaking
    • NoteGear box oil leaking

  18. Pass42,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,308 miles
    Test number
    789504044159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,308 miles (+8,963)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,308 miles
    Test number
    537454044169
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass33,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    748120753054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,345 miles (+2,232)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    355040653029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,113 miles (+3,944)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,113 miles
    Test number
    488669842012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside Number plate lamp dull.

  23. Pass27,169 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,169 miles
    Test number
    817479351043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,756 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    613453559100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,118 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    543628738141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass25,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    753408838116
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX05 OME

Does LX05 OME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX05 OME is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX05 OME?
The MOT on LX05 OME is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX05 OME done?
LX05 OME was recorded at 113,286 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
Has LX05 OME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX05 OME has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX05 OME 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 LX05 OME find?
LX05 OME passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace; front brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s low advise to replace; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush advise to replace, and 1 more.

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