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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 HVGMOT history

LC55 HVG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LC55 HVG 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,654 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 HVG
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
19 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 HVG was last recorded at 95,654 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,413 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,241 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,654 miles
  • 2025 – 92,413 miles
  • 2024 – 85,916 miles
  • 2023 – 79,136 miles
  • 2022 – 71,946 miles
  • 2021 – 65,486 miles
  • 2020 – 60,466 miles
  • 2019 – 56,118 miles
  • 2018 – 45,612 miles
  • 2017 – 44,446 miles
  • 2016 – 41,360 miles
  • 2015 – 37,512 miles
  • 2014 – 33,322 miles
  • 2013 – 30,574 miles
  • 2012 – 27,856 miles
  • 2011 – 23,351 miles
  • 2010 – 19,129 miles
  • 2009 – 15,110 miles
  • 2008 – 11,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,654 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,654 miles
    Test number
    661616262152
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,654 miles (+3,241)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,654 miles
    Test number
    193158901571
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,413 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    361838812684
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,410 miles (+6,494)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    426110322841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,916 miles (+6,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    250880885875
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,136 miles (+7,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    239899994772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass71,946 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    671994426989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    125021830318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,486 miles (+5,020)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    259561562098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,466 miles (+4,348)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    124745264003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,118 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    441044506358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,117 miles (+10,505)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    744874320793
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass45,612 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    299900837371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,446 miles (+3,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    128009868064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,360 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    342273168699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,512 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    466183127725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,322 miles (+2,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    678612944395
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass30,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    639448933333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail30,574 miles (+2,718)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    729376533300
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail27,856 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    335385622322
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass27,856 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    527295222365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,351 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,351 miles
    Test number
    397125711381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass19,129 miles (+4,019)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    591293410312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake lever sometimes not engaging.

  24. Pass15,110 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,110 miles
    Test number
    930865019320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,111 miles
    Test number
    804735128363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 HVG

Does LC55 HVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 HVG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 HVG?
The MOT on LC55 HVG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 HVG done?
LC55 HVG was recorded at 95,654 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has LC55 HVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 HVG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 HVG 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 HVG find?
LC55 HVG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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