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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L55 OWRMOT history

L55 OWR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L55 OWR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,718 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OWR was last recorded at 73,718 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,348 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,370 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,718 miles
  • 2025 – 67,348 miles
  • 2024 – 60,891 miles
  • 2023 – 52,327 miles
  • 2022 – 48,249 miles
  • 2021 – 46,920 miles
  • 2020 – 46,149 miles
  • 2019 – 42,515 miles
  • 2018 – 39,781 miles
  • 2017 – 36,464 miles
  • 2016 – 31,966 miles
  • 2015 – 26,579 miles
  • 2014 – 20,128 miles
  • 2013 – 16,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,718 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,718 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    914187256052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    626226948654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail67,348 miles (+6,457)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    219758198208
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass60,891 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    251918538385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,327 miles
    Test number
    106265524313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,327 miles (+4,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,327 miles
    Test number
    853307908829
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass48,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    827395555111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,249 miles (+1,329)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    500105583582
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass46,920 miles (+771)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    936101372897
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,149 miles (+3,634)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    755920069740
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,515 miles (+2,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    632302192213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    363904886753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,781 miles (+3,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    991065984436
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass36,464 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    704938025451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,966 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    582268476550
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock bump stop split through.

  16. Pass26,579 miles (+6,451)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,579 miles
    Test number
    165454055492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on very inside edge.

  17. Pass20,128 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,128 miles
    Test number
    168166354428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,101 miles
    Test number
    237196653055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,101 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,101 miles
    Test number
    829326553036
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L55 OWR

Does L55 OWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OWR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 OWR?
The MOT on L55 OWR is valid until 1 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 OWR done?
L55 OWR was recorded at 73,718 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has L55 OWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 OWR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 OWR 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 OWR find?
L55 OWR passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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