VOLKSWAGEN POLO MV05XKG has 32 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 60,298 miles 6 months ago on Friday 24th April 2026 at 13:52.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 10th May 2027.

MV05XKG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MAY 202760,298 MI
FAILED22ND APRIL 202660,389 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Stop Test Due To Car Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
FAILED13TH APRIL 202660,012 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Pipe Split (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Heavily Corroded + Shock Absorbers Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure At The Rear 2 X Loose Fixings ( Chalked ) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front 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))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  16. MAJOR - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  17. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested Dip Beam Not Working (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED7TH MAY 202510TH MAY 202657,321 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 202410TH MAY 202556,075 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 202456,068 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED11TH MAY 202310TH MAY 202455,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 202355,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202355,444 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20226TH MARCH 202354,226 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Repaired With Tape (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Both Nearside Door Locks Defective, However Both Doors Can Be Opened
  3. ADVISORY - Wipers Very Slow In Operation, But Clear Screen
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Bald On Edges - Recommend Immediate Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Engine Running Very Rough At Idle
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 202254,220 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Not Moving Properly (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Exactly On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  13. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Not Moving Properly (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20216TH MARCH 202252,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 202152,985 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Running Rough (8.2.2.2 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20206TH MARCH 202152,051 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20196TH MARCH 202051,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 201951,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20186TH MARCH 201949,746 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20176TH MARCH 201847,107 MI
FAILED2ND MARCH 201747,082 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Top Rubber (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 20166TH MARCH 201744,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rea\R Tyres Cracking On Sidewall/tread And Nearside Rear Slightly Out Of Shape
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 201644,055 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rea\R Tyres Cracking On Sidewall/tread And Nearside Rear Slightly Out Of Shape
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20156TH MARCH 201641,245 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Both Rear Tyres Cracks On Sidewall And Tread Area
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201541,245 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise Both Rear Tyres Cracks On Sidewall And Tread Area
PASSED4TH MARCH 20146TH MARCH 201538,051 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20136TH MARCH 201433,893 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20126TH MARCH 201330,737 MI
FAILED2ND MARCH 201230,733 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201227,730 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20101ST MARCH 201124,231 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20091ST MARCH 201020,263 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20081ST MARCH 200915,466 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 200815,444 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MV05XKG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

MV05XKG MOT Comments

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MV05XKG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 60,298 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,871 miles

MV05XKG FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration MV05XKG was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 60,298 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,871 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MV05XKG has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 51 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 35 Major, 1 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently SORN .

Does MV05XKG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 29th October 2026 MV05XKG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MV05XKG Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 29th October 2026 MV05XKG does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does MV05XKG MOT expire?

The current MOT for MV05XKG will expire in 6 months on Monday 10th May 2027. Read more

When did MV05XKG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MV05XKG was on Friday 24th April 2026 at 13:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MV05XKG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for MV05XKG we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MV05XKG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for MV05XKG we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MV05XKG?

MV05XKG is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has MV05XKG done?

The odometer reading for MV05XKG at the last MOT in April 2026 was 60,298 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,871 miles per year. Read more

How old is MV05XKG?

The vehicle MV05XKG was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2005. Read more

What colour is MV05XKG?

The official colour of MV05XKG is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MV05XKG have?

MV05XKG has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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