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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LC55 UTHMOT history

LC55 UTH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LC55 UTH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,773 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 UTH was last recorded at 173,773 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 6,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2019: 112,706 miles, lower than 140,538 miles on 7 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,484 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,289 miles
Average per year
8,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,773 miles
  • 2024 – 167,484 miles
  • 2023 – 160,549 miles
  • 2022 – 153,101 miles
  • 2021 – 147,003 miles
  • 2020 – 143,977 miles
  • 2019 – 112,706 miles
  • 2018 – 133,129 miles
  • 2017 – 126,326 miles
  • 2016 – 117,100 miles
  • 2015 – 108,519 miles
  • 2014 – 98,180 miles
  • 2013 – 88,380 miles
  • 2012 – 76,567 miles
  • 2011 – 63,397 miles
  • 2010 – 50,523 miles
  • 2009 – 39,159 miles
  • 2008 – 30,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,773 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,773 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,773 miles
    Test number
    481623194792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,484 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,484 miles
    Test number
    350665649095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,549 miles (+7,448)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,549 miles
    Test number
    997812314084
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,101 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,101 miles
    Test number
    927024170639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,003 miles
    Test number
    133028634138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,003 miles (+3,026)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,003 miles
    Test number
    861584167295
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat back, seat back release mechanism missing (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve rear clip broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp wire broken at switch (gearbox)

  7. Pass143,977 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,977 miles
    Test number
    698025037626
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve rear clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail143,977 miles (+31,271)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,977 miles
    Test number
    576324818813
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve rear clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,706 miles (-27,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,706 miles
    Test number
    588853743326
    • 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))

  10. Fail140,538 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    953542650027
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper anti roll link top mounting locking nut not fitted correctly, not locking.
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to test (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass133,129 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,129 miles
    Test number
    794952000855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,326 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    675966162349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,100 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,100 miles
    Test number
    319177663377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,519 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,519 miles
    Test number
    389190011433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,180 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    296241784234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,380 miles (+11,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    747654403369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,567 miles (+13,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    429973402356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,397 miles (+12,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    189507791261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,523 miles (+11,364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    441752000405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,159 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    792206809362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    851723008396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 UTH

Does LC55 UTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 UTH is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UTH?
The MOT on LC55 UTH is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 UTH done?
LC55 UTH was recorded at 173,773 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 8,470 miles a year.
Has LC55 UTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UTH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 UTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 UTH find?
LC55 UTH passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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