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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 TGEMOT history

LC55 TGE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LC55 TGE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
202,489 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 TGE was last recorded at 202,489 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 10,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,424 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,065 miles
Average per year
9,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,489 miles
  • 2023 – 192,424 miles
  • 2022 – 179,705 miles
  • 2021 – 170,076 miles
  • 2020 – 163,619 miles
  • 2019 – 158,023 miles
  • 2018 – 150,346 miles
  • 2017 – 143,606 miles
  • 2016 – 135,771 miles
  • 2015 – 129,104 miles
  • 2014 – 118,981 miles
  • 2013 – 106,882 miles
  • 2012 – 94,832 miles
  • 2011 – 83,965 miles
  • 2010 – 74,325 miles
  • 2009 – 59,176 miles
  • 2008 – 49,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front headlight lense fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,489 miles
    Test number
    839566590038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail202,489 miles (+10,065)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,489 miles
    Test number
    922436996428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass192,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,424 miles
    Test number
    475583024259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail192,424 miles (+12,719)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,424 miles
    Test number
    230544820259
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass179,705 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,705 miles
    Test number
    288795373284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass170,076 miles (+6,457)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,076 miles
    Test number
    957578980437
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass163,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,619 miles
    Test number
    168704348409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,619 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,619 miles
    Test number
    314166280904
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass158,023 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,023 miles
    Test number
    406137647293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,346 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,346 miles
    Test number
    686161368216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,606 miles (+7,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,606 miles
    Test number
    726217192788
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lense fading
  12. Pass135,771 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    445054649331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lense fading
  13. Pass129,104 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    178650490772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,981 miles (+12,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    267410894243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass106,882 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,882 miles
    Test number
    785713283279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,832 miles (+10,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    257842282284
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  17. Pass83,965 miles (+9,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    369548451405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass74,325 miles (+15,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    573893260227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,176 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    180376989254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,648 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    450297409082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,468 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,468 miles
    Test number
    401125968491
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LC55 TGE

Does LC55 TGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 TGE expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TGE?
The MOT on LC55 TGE expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 TGE done?
LC55 TGE was recorded at 202,489 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 9,685 miles a year.
Has LC55 TGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TGE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 TGE 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 TGE find?
LC55 TGE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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