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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 HTXMOT history

LC55 HTX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LC55 HTX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,106 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 HTX
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
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 HTX was last recorded at 48,106 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,046 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,106 miles
  • 2025 – 47,046 miles
  • 2024 – 46,781 miles
  • 2023 – 45,622 miles
  • 2022 – 44,304 miles
  • 2021 – 43,546 miles
  • 2020 – 43,414 miles
  • 2019 – 43,375 miles
  • 2018 – 43,196 miles
  • 2017 – 42,205 miles
  • 2016 – 39,574 miles
  • 2015 – 39,176 miles
  • 2014 – 37,504 miles
  • 2013 – 32,381 miles
  • 2012 – 26,433 miles
  • 2011 – 21,554 miles
  • 2010 – 15,696 miles
  • 2009 – 9,917 miles
  • 2008 – 6,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,106 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,106 miles (+1,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    185967655026
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass47,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    650703692871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail47,046 miles (+265)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    496115790624
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,781 miles (+1,159)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    664474709876
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,622 miles (+1,318)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    705017399759
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,304 miles (+758)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    376905269645
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,546 miles
    Test number
    755888677975
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail43,546 miles (+132)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,546 miles
    Test number
    993624040959
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,414 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,414 miles
    Test number
    665423509288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,375 miles (+179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    207103442036
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake travel

  11. Pass43,196 miles (+991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    667595414155
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel

  12. Pass42,205 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    597086766996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass39,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    813231250148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,574 miles (+398)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    304492679723
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass39,176 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    538264360483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,504 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,504 miles
    Test number
    949526094235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    906915873217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,381 miles (+5,948)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    236315273297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,433 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,433 miles
    Test number
    899556882288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass21,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,554 miles
    Test number
    689564781239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail21,554 miles (+5,858)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,554 miles
    Test number
    978744781247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass15,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,696 miles
    Test number
    713872090292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,696 miles (+5,779)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,696 miles
    Test number
    354631590279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass9,917 miles (+3,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,917 miles
    Test number
    962275599279
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass6,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    6,664 miles
    Test number
    383281188226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 HTX

Does LC55 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 HTX is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 HTX?
The MOT on LC55 HTX is valid until 29 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 HTX done?
LC55 HTX was recorded at 48,106 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has LC55 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 HTX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 HTX 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 HTX find?
LC55 HTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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