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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 CEJMOT history

LC55 CEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

LC55 CEJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,021 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 CEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 CEJ was last recorded at 86,021 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 10,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,088 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,933 miles
Average per year
4,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,021 miles
  • 2024 – 75,088 miles
  • 2023 – 70,615 miles
  • 2022 – 69,078 miles
  • 2020 – 66,358 miles
  • 2019 – 63,659 miles
  • 2018 – 60,555 miles
  • 2017 – 57,586 miles
  • 2016 – 54,277 miles
  • 2015 – 49,923 miles
  • 2014 – 45,755 miles
  • 2013 – 42,270 miles
  • 2012 – 38,538 miles
  • 2011 – 33,423 miles
  • 2010 – 29,339 miles
  • 2009 – 23,701 miles
  • 2008 – 18,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,021 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front repeater damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,021 miles (+10,933)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    931700984955
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    274747451076
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail75,088 miles (+4,473)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    113819488940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    613900807752
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,615 miles (+1,537)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    535026819744
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    347951018101
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail69,078 miles (+2,720)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    704912813560
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    102790014488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,358 miles (+2,699)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    579751716280
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,659 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    196293040343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,555 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    392971155491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,586 miles (+3,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    684565520553
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass54,277 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    206051370468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,923 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    306544732497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    346366284242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,755 miles (+3,485)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    327286584247
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail42,270 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    335960093226
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass42,270 miles (+3,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    356680793230
    • 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)

  19. Pass38,538 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    557233892231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    236387291210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,423 miles (+4,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    769754691224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    734718490272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,339 miles (+5,638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    123148890271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass23,701 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,701 miles
    Test number
    661743299241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    584848598258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 CEJ

Does LC55 CEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 CEJ expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 CEJ?
The MOT on LC55 CEJ expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 CEJ done?
LC55 CEJ was recorded at 86,021 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
Has LC55 CEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 CEJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 CEJ 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 LC55 CEJ find?
LC55 CEJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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