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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 DCFMOT history

LC55 DCF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LC55 DCF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,878 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DCF was last recorded at 117,878 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,869 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,878 miles
  • 2025 – 113,298 miles
  • 2024 – 108,380 miles
  • 2023 – 103,180 miles
  • 2022 – 99,740 miles
  • 2021 – 95,799 miles
  • 2020 – 89,362 miles
  • 2019 – 84,754 miles
  • 2018 – 79,061 miles
  • 2017 – 76,936 miles
  • 2016 – 70,073 miles
  • 2015 – 62,343 miles
  • 2014 – 56,266 miles
  • 2013 – 48,424 miles
  • 2012 – 43,220 miles
  • 2011 – 37,527 miles
  • 2009 – 26,297 miles
  • 2008 – 18,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    124581532926
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail117,878 miles (+9)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    690048106750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail117,869 miles (+4,571)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    745686041526
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass113,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    873900006812
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow on weld (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail113,298 miles (+4,918)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    192086395663
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow on weld (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,380 miles (+5,200)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    600037546063
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,180 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    279982113385
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass99,740 miles (+3,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,740 miles
    Test number
    181403740817
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass95,799 miles (+6,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    731186427548
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass89,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    605923674259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,362 miles (+4,608)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    133452274230
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    700137025065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,754 miles (+5,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    563320990434
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass79,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    960515668666
    • AdvisoryHead lights cloudy and need a polish

  15. Fail79,061 miles (+2,125)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    431994283243
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHead lights cloudy and need a polish

  16. Pass76,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    714616454639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  17. Fail76,936 miles (+6,863)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    462095020013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass70,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    351588595953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,073 miles (+7,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    709560273016
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass62,343 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    167392625429
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Fail62,343 miles (+6,077)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    687431225022
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteAdvise engine management light on
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  22. Pass56,266 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,266 miles
    Test number
    778031624084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,424 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,424 miles
    Test number
    985435923048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,220 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    876909812080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,141 miles (+5,614)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    917606302046
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBrake warning light stay on indicating fault

  26. Fail37,527 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    429350031070
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass37,527 miles (+11,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    509250531008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass26,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    391694439338
    • 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)

  29. Fail26,297 miles (+8,105)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    904644039375
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  30. Pass18,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    452875808483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DCF

Does LC55 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 DCF is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DCF?
The MOT on LC55 DCF is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 DCF done?
LC55 DCF was recorded at 117,878 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has LC55 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DCF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 DCF 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 DCF find?
LC55 DCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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