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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

L55 DCSMOT history

L55 DCS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

L55 DCS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
70,362 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DCS was last recorded at 70,362 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 15,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,324 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
15,038 miles
Average per year
3,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,362 miles
  • 2023 – 55,324 miles
  • 2022 – 52,516 miles
  • 2021 – 52,505 miles
  • 2020 – 52,500 miles
  • 2019 – 52,482 miles
  • 2018 – 50,720 miles
  • 2017 – 46,836 miles
  • 2016 – 42,406 miles
  • 2015 – 37,797 miles
  • 2013 – 32,653 miles
  • 2012 – 27,217 miles
  • 2011 – 22,786 miles
  • 2010 – 17,853 miles
  • 2008 – 15,533 miles
  • 2007 – 11,111 miles
  • 2006 – 9,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,362 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,362 miles (+15,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    988723146170
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,324 miles
    Test number
    153894451107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,324 miles (+2,808)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,324 miles
    Test number
    669910256253
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    732648118389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail52,510 miles (+5)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    275407044306
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,505 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    874855586022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    190921156572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust camp modified
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  8. Fail52,494 miles (+12)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    908087317557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust camp modified
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  9. Pass52,482 miles (+1,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    858208177945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    480564138696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,720 miles (+3,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    946613298028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass46,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    525028948146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,836 miles (+4,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    730635619947
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,406 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    843295694884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    229964205443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,797 miles (+5,144)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    359084805169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass32,653 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    288907133115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,217 miles (+4,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    498903342198
    • NoteSlight leak from join between middle and rear silencers.

  19. Pass22,786 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    149013931159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    543914540175
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass17,853 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    730404940186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,533 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,533 miles
    Test number
    103206738310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,111 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,111 miles
    Test number
    824057837369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,858 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,858 miles
    Test number
    910458606377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,755 miles
    Test number
    874363196061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 DCS

Does L55 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 DCS expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 DCS?
The MOT on L55 DCS expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 DCS done?
L55 DCS was recorded at 70,362 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
Has L55 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DCS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 DCS 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 L55 DCS find?
L55 DCS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front exhaust flexi deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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