Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,199 cc
L55 OMKMOT history
L55 OMK is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,441 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 177,441 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 OMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 OMK was last recorded at 177,441 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,495 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,946 miles
- Average per year
- 7,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,441 miles
- 2025 – 175,495 miles
- 2024 – 173,293 miles
- 2022 – 171,012 miles
- 2021 – 168,148 miles
- 2020 – 154,589 miles
- 2019 – 141,516 miles
- 2018 – 134,978 miles
- 2017 – 124,253 miles
- 2016 – 111,011 miles
- 2015 – 96,589 miles
- 2014 – 84,446 miles
- 2013 – 80,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight knocking noise from steering
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Would recommend rear brakes checked and H/brake adjust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine management lamp on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,441 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 177,441 miles
- Test number
- 556850543166
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,441 miles (+1,946)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,441 miles
- Test number
- 544501746998
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,495 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 175,495 miles
- Test number
- 468932496511
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Pass173,293 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 173,293 miles
- Test number
- 320012835747
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,012 miles (+2,864)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 171,012 miles
- Test number
- 837883824911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,148 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 168,148 miles
- Test number
- 738969876757
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail168,141 miles (+13,552)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,141 miles
- Test number
- 377461697828
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass154,589 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,589 miles
- Test number
- 402968780239
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated by corrosion.
Fail154,589 miles (+13,073)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,589 miles
- Test number
- 802131337433
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated by corrosion.
Pass141,516 miles (+6,538)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,516 miles
- Test number
- 310105410140
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake close to no reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,978 miles (+253)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 134,978 miles
- Test number
- 142075322408
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering
- AdvisoryWould recommend rear brakes checked and H/brake adjust
Fail134,725 miles (+10,472)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,725 miles
- Test number
- 519627577041
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering
- AdvisoryWould recommend rear brakes checked and H/brake adjust
Pass124,253 miles (+75)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 124,253 miles
- Test number
- 436207669340
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Fail124,178 miles (+13,167)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,178 miles
- Test number
- 431387726539
- FailureFront front brake application uneven o/s laging (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass111,011 miles (+14,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,011 miles
- Test number
- 486168379983
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,589 miles (+12,143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 96,589 miles
- Test number
- 955696474474
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limits
Pass84,446 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,446 miles
- Test number
- 178811414328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,014 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 897701813345
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail80,014 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 839281513350
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about L55 OMK
- Does L55 OMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OMK is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 OMK?
- The MOT on L55 OMK is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 OMK done?
- L55 OMK was recorded at 177,441 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,896 miles a year.
- Has L55 OMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 OMK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 OMK 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 OMK find?
- L55 OMK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw in, and 2 more.
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