Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 DCEMOT history

LC55 DCE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LC55 DCE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,759 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC55 DCE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DCE was last recorded at 60,759 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,393 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,759 miles
  • 2024 – 60,393 miles
  • 2023 – 58,888 miles
  • 2022 – 57,063 miles
  • 2021 – 53,589 miles
  • 2020 – 48,112 miles
  • 2019 – 41,160 miles
  • 2018 – 32,733 miles
  • 2017 – 29,235 miles
  • 2016 – 24,531 miles
  • 2015 – 20,603 miles
  • 2014 – 14,600 miles
  • 2013 – 13,115 miles
  • 2012 – 11,044 miles
  • 2011 – 10,607 miles
  • 2010 – 9,878 miles
  • 2009 – 8,761 miles
  • 2008 – 5,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,759 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,759 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    831052104875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,393 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    478389913282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,888 miles (+1,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    342291608467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2- 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Pass57,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    570422760058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail57,063 miles (+3,474)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    938448732811
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    931278549925
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail53,589 miles (+5,477)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    120671475542
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass48,112 miles (+6,952)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    386183252505
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged. advise replacement (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  9. Pass41,160 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    463307310597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    977997592307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,733 miles (+3,498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    174953350618
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass29,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    810264766743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail29,235 miles (+4,704)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    103111198638
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass24,531 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,531 miles
    Test number
    163270966800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,603 miles (+6,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,603 miles
    Test number
    674948487074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass14,600 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,600 miles
    Test number
    619918704331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,115 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,115 miles
    Test number
    255487083259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass11,044 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,044 miles
    Test number
    317683982494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,607 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    999540201315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,878 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,878 miles
    Test number
    224119470222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,761 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,761 miles
    Test number
    461148889281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    5,780 miles
    Test number
    190825898219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DCE

Does LC55 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 DCE is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DCE?
The MOT on LC55 DCE is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 DCE done?
LC55 DCE was recorded at 60,759 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has LC55 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DCE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 DCE 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 DCE find?
LC55 DCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LC55D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.