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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 TFYMOT history

LC55 TFY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LC55 TFY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,062 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 TFY was last recorded at 168,062 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,060 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,062 miles
  • 2025 – 157,136 miles
  • 2024 – 139,449 miles
  • 2023 – 133,878 miles
  • 2022 – 128,557 miles
  • 2021 – 123,854 miles
  • 2020 – 120,447 miles
  • 2019 – 115,508 miles
  • 2018 – 110,246 miles
  • 2017 – 103,095 miles
  • 2016 – 94,256 miles
  • 2015 – 86,611 miles
  • 2014 – 78,346 miles
  • 2013 – 63,039 miles
  • 2012 – 50,567 miles
  • 2011 – 40,061 miles
  • 2010 – 33,679 miles
  • 2009 – 25,627 miles
  • 2008 – 24,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,062 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,062 miles
    Test number
    346492031615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,060 miles (+10,924)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    487578740600
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,136 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    590887129296
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail157,134 miles (+17,685)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,134 miles
    Test number
    453469872130
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamps dull possibly bulb not seated correctly also (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp dull (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass139,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    370163590378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,448 miles (+5,570)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    291883566778
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass133,878 miles (+5,321)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,878 miles
    Test number
    529273077262
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer casing rusting away
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets mot requirements
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  8. Pass128,557 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,557 miles
    Test number
    492132609770
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer casing splitting

  9. Fail128,557 miles (+4,703)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,557 miles
    Test number
    408254847613
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer casing splitting

  10. Pass123,854 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    253162399770
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,854 miles (+3,407)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    414537825667
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,447 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    805236479578
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage on bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail120,441 miles (+4,933)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    750468442279
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage on bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass115,508 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    668550846721
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of working travel

  15. Fail115,508 miles (+5,262)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    629453808072
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of working travel

  16. Pass110,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,246 miles
    Test number
    668922083958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,246 miles (+7,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,246 miles
    Test number
    448337095496
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass103,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    577934111237
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail103,090 miles (+8,834)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    713888830413
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass94,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,256 miles
    Test number
    576972304447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,256 miles (+7,645)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,256 miles
    Test number
    169624558150
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass86,611 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    769553245071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,597 miles (+8,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    867980545071
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass78,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    635096414059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,346 miles (+15,307)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    818006014097
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass63,039 miles (+12,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    547443243006
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs faded, front lower arms- rear bushes starting to split, n.s.r. tyre misshaped, slight bind n.s.r. wheel.

  27. Pass50,567 miles (+10,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,567 miles
    Test number
    687406722020
    • NoteBoth sides lower arms rear bushes split.

  28. Pass40,061 miles (+6,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    727545541031
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass33,679 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,679 miles
    Test number
    592101720094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,627 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    550362629066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    761428018344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 TFY

Does LC55 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 TFY is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TFY?
The MOT on LC55 TFY is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 TFY done?
LC55 TFY was recorded at 168,062 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
Has LC55 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TFY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 TFY 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 TFY find?
LC55 TFY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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