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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

L55 GTTMOT history

L55 GTT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L55 GTT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,550 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GTT was last recorded at 36,550 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,345 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,550 miles
  • 2025 – 33,345 miles
  • 2024 – 33,138 miles
  • 2023 – 32,851 miles
  • 2022 – 32,432 miles
  • 2021 – 31,975 miles
  • 2020 – 31,124 miles
  • 2019 – 29,819 miles
  • 2018 – 28,101 miles
  • 2017 – 26,725 miles
  • 2016 – 24,599 miles
  • 2015 – 22,442 miles
  • 2014 – 20,992 miles
  • 2013 – 18,546 miles
  • 2012 – 16,173 miles
  • 2011 – 14,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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 disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,550 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    605127277197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass33,345 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    984680241419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail33,344 miles (+206)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    985093332011
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass33,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    343216517422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail33,138 miles (+287)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    650358919314
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass32,851 miles (+419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    513605221139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1415 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 85v 1415 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0508 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe split but not leaking advise immediate replacement

  7. Pass32,432 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    479029818091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,975 miles (+851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    128370845754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass31,124 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    489573848945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass29,819 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    982756943726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass28,101 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,101 miles
    Test number
    761340413915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,065 miles (+1,340)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    939978857827
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass26,725 miles (+2,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,725 miles
    Test number
    746789853418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass24,599 miles (+2,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    418983397150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,442 miles (+1,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,442 miles
    Test number
    687169735110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass20,992 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,992 miles
    Test number
    137094934178
    • 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)

  17. Pass18,546 miles (+2,373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    379930253160
    • NoteConsole bushes split
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm

  18. Pass16,173 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    225704642460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail16,173 miles (+2,054)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    296114542495
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass14,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,119 miles
    Test number
    475149221168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GTT

Does L55 GTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GTT is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GTT?
The MOT on L55 GTT is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GTT done?
L55 GTT was recorded at 36,550 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has L55 GTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GTT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GTT 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 GTT find?
L55 GTT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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