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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L55 MCWMOT history

L55 MCW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 15,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L55 MCW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
15,739 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
4
4 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MCW was last recorded at 15,739 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
10,296 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,443 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,739 miles
  • 2025 – 10,296 miles
  • 2024 – 7,566 miles
  • 2023 – 5,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 18 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,739 miles (+5,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    15,739 miles
    Test number
    610816409218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass10,296 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    10,296 miles
    Test number
    341177627590
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass7,566 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    7,566 miles
    Test number
    209276186157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    5,027 miles
    Test number
    611093733373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MCW

Does L55 MCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MCW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MCW?
The MOT on L55 MCW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MCW done?
L55 MCW was recorded at 15,739 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has L55 MCW ever failed its MOT?
No. L55 MCW has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L55 MCW 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 MCW find?
L55 MCW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush.

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