Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
555 AKMOT history
555 AK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 73,265 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 555 AK
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
555 AK was last recorded at 73,265 miles on 26 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Mar 2026: 73,265 miles, lower than 75,257 miles on 24 Mar 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,257 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Average per year
- 4,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,265 miles
- 2025 – 68,306 miles
- 2024 – 66,326 miles
- 2023 – 64,368 miles
- 2022 – 63,251 miles
- 2021 – 56,894 miles
- 2019 – 45,506 miles
- 2018 – 38,682 miles
- 2017 – 35,552 miles
- 2016 – 31,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,265 miles
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front driveshaft corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,265 miles (-1,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 73,265 miles
- Test number
- 120085996662
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail75,257 miles (+6,951)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,257 miles
- Test number
- 192120258262
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass68,306 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,306 miles
- Test number
- 243626847772
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,326 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,326 miles
- Test number
- 296835149300
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,368 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,368 miles
- Test number
- 245762089939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySilencer corroded
Fail64,364 miles (+1,113)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,364 miles
- Test number
- 852981912391
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySilencer corroded
Pass63,251 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 63,251 miles
- Test number
- 963466330026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,250 miles (+6,356)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,250 miles
- Test number
- 602234429888
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,894 miles (+11,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,894 miles
- Test number
- 574082183389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass45,506 miles (+6,824)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,506 miles
- Test number
- 589222237376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,682 miles (+3,130)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 38,682 miles
- Test number
- 869487335564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,552 miles
- Test number
- 863403025825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,552 miles (+3,827)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,552 miles
- Test number
- 977130247091
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass31,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,725 miles
- Test number
- 206688157340
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
Questions about 555 AK
- What vehicle is registration 555 AK currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 555 AK on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 555 AK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 555 AK is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 555 AK?
- The MOT on 555 AK 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 555 AK done?
- 555 AK was recorded at 73,265 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
- Has 555 AK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 555 AK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 555 AK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 555 AK find?
- 555 AK passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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