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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

L55 RNPMOT history

L55 RNP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L55 RNP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,035 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RNP was last recorded at 139,035 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 21,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,097 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21,938 miles
Average per year
12,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,035 miles
  • 2025 – 117,097 miles
  • 2024 – 96,836 miles
  • 2023 – 79,385 miles
  • 2022 – 73,670 miles
  • 2021 – 64,538 miles
  • 2020 – 55,517 miles
  • 2019 – 43,558 miles
  • 2018 – 35,685 miles
  • 2017 – 27,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Screw in tyre.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    724081237095
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Screw in tyre.

  2. Fail139,035 miles (+21,938)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    469609176473
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Screw in tyre.

  3. Pass117,097 miles (+20,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    238417485220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,836 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    577462666292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,836 miles (+17,451)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    938272230499
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass79,385 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    431630531202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,670 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    135626833434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail73,670 miles (+9,132)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    758724406834
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass64,538 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    599462143005
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail64,538 miles (+9,021)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    748411888029
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    703591994362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail55,517 miles (+11,959)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    630284853917
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,558 miles (+7,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,558 miles
    Test number
    569445114827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,685 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,685 miles
    Test number
    182084909421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,296 miles
    Test number
    966933198406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 RNP

Does L55 RNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RNP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RNP?
The MOT on L55 RNP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 RNP done?
L55 RNP was recorded at 139,035 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 12,338 miles a year.
Has L55 RNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RNP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 RNP 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 RNP find?
L55 RNP passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both.; offside rear screw in tyre..

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