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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

DY55 FLVMOT history

DY55 FLV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,919 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

DY55 FLV was last recorded at 116,919 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,917 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,919 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    660471816478
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail116,919 miles (+2)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    701208060567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,917 miles (+9,235)5 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,917 miles
    Test number
    872084987160
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is 13 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is 19 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is 11 years old

  4. Pass107,682 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,682 miles
    Test number
    186854912907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  5. Fail107,678 miles (+3,198)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    911394767793
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  6. Pass104,480 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    124142563150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail104,480 miles (+1,846)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    182397375452
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass102,634 miles (+2,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    470883420738
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass99,894 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    668731662155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,275 miles (+1,927)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,275 miles
    Test number
    922682000883
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass96,348 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    155288289509
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh travel on handbrake

  12. Fail96,348 miles (+1,898)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    994997742723
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh travel on handbrake

  13. Pass94,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    836866685116
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer heavily corroded

  14. Fail94,450 miles (+2,373)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    506787897982
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer heavily corroded

  15. Pass92,077 miles (+1,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,077 miles
    Test number
    336937797468
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass90,995 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    850869395823
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass86,118 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    430691626209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    907856902433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,803 miles (+13,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    930871954585
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,657 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    348764084220
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Fail67,657 miles (+11,171)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    787694584226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass56,486 miles (+10,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    528853783232
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass45,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    408685582260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,709 miles (+2,089)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    149375782288
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass43,620 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,620 miles
    Test number
    939995481216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,271 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,271 miles
    Test number
    460566080203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,853 miles (+8,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,853 miles
    Test number
    340077099492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  28. Pass21,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,607 miles
    Test number
    681305108341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,607 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,607 miles
    Test number
    911024808331
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Questions about DY55 FLV

When is the MOT due on DY55 FLV?
The MOT on DY55 FLV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DY55 FLV done?
DY55 FLV was recorded at 116,919 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has DY55 FLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DY55 FLV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on DY55 FLV 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 DY55 FLV find?
DY55 FLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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