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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 ULTMOT history

LC55 ULT is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LC55 ULT green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,893 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 ULT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 ULT was last recorded at 82,893 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,890 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,893 miles
  • 2025 – 82,890 miles
  • 2024 – 71,992 miles
  • 2023 – 68,634 miles
  • 2022 – 60,327 miles
  • 2021 – 54,564 miles
  • 2020 – 39,219 miles
  • 2019 – 35,032 miles
  • 2018 – 34,115 miles
  • 2017 – 32,964 miles
  • 2016 – 31,739 miles
  • 2015 – 30,970 miles
  • 2014 – 30,208 miles
  • 2013 – 28,573 miles
  • 2012 – 25,553 miles
  • 2011 – 22,847 miles
  • 2010 – 20,018 miles
  • 2009 – 17,604 miles
  • 2008 – 14,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,893 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,893 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    398684946425
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Fail82,890 miles (+10,898)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    993042933417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  3. Pass71,992 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    809585836729
    • 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))
  4. Pass68,634 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    736233714233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,327 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,327 miles
    Test number
    401323113514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,564 miles (+15,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    660085981182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass39,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    184472758730
    • AdvisoryNearside grease escaping from outer CV joint
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  8. Fail39,219 miles (+4,187)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    517703206988
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very heavily perished and wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside grease escaping from outer CV joint
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  9. Pass35,032 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    974751012727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,115 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    931702972347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,964 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    548681839107
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass31,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    945478856079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,739 miles (+769)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    100547231355
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass30,970 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,970 miles
    Test number
    291259279707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,208 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    469706564230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,573 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    719287883258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass25,553 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    436445682242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,847 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    317230481434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,018 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    760956380242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,604 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,604 miles
    Test number
    741137589265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,311 miles
    Test number
    472414298241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 ULT

Does LC55 ULT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 ULT is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 ULT?
The MOT on LC55 ULT is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 ULT done?
LC55 ULT was recorded at 82,893 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
Has LC55 ULT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 ULT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 ULT 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 ULT find?
LC55 ULT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust in poor condition; slight oil leak.

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