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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LC55 UMEMOT history

LC55 UME is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2024.

LC55 UME black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
86,717 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 UME was last recorded at 86,717 miles on 26 Oct 2024, 3,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,363 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,354 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,717 miles
  • 2023 – 83,363 miles
  • 2022 – 78,499 miles
  • 2021 – 74,341 miles
  • 2020 – 73,777 miles
  • 2019 – 72,354 miles
  • 2018 – 69,922 miles
  • 2017 – 65,355 miles
  • 2016 – 59,267 miles
  • 2015 – 52,436 miles
  • 2014 – 49,340 miles
  • 2013 – 44,652 miles
  • 2012 – 38,250 miles
  • 2011 – 30,962 miles
  • 2010 – 27,524 miles
  • 2008 – 23,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot outer clip loose but boot still secure at time of test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness on and around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWasher pipe split Nearside, still sufficient fluid to screen

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both head light beam patterns fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,717 miles (+3,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    613907187291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot outer clip loose but boot still secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness on and around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split Nearside, still sufficient fluid to screen

  2. Pass83,363 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    953563655375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow to centre join, resulting in slight movement of system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split, still sufficient fluid to screen

  3. Pass78,499 miles (+4,158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    742656979692
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin breaking apart

  4. Pass74,341 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    176815220390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded and breaking apart

  5. Fail74,341 miles (+564)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    615261084335
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded and breaking apart

  6. Pass73,777 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    677150337870
    • AdvisoryBoth head light beam patterns fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail73,734 miles (+1,380)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    869370952232
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light beam patterns fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass72,354 miles (+2,432)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    236312095933
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    860825761294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,922 miles (+14)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    385695546849
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail69,908 miles (+4,553)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    104232303318
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,355 miles (+6,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    309373446694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,267 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    865631394900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,436 miles (+3,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    204611368296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,340 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    939763094248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    519227693255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,652 miles (+6,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    388487793467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    735751342207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,250 miles (+7,288)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    799891742219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass30,962 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    589334941202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    361465210082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,524 miles (+3,881)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    173795210083
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine light on

  23. Pass23,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    972212238349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 UME

Does LC55 UME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 UME expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UME?
The MOT on LC55 UME expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 UME done?
LC55 UME was recorded at 86,717 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2024, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has LC55 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UME has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 UME 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 UME find?
LC55 UME passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer cv boot outer clip loose but boot still secure at time of test; oil leak, but not excessive dampness on and around gearbox; front wipers streaking / smearing, and 1 more.

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