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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL55 BGKMOT history

LL55 BGK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LL55 BGK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,235 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BGK was last recorded at 100,235 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,235 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,235 miles
  • 2024 – 98,927 miles
  • 2023 – 96,704 miles
  • 2022 – 92,820 miles
  • 2021 – 85,349 miles
  • 2020 – 79,368 miles
  • 2019 – 71,201 miles
  • 2018 – 59,474 miles
  • 2017 – 57,402 miles
  • 2016 – 53,730 miles
  • 2015 – 48,871 miles
  • 2014 – 45,112 miles
  • 2013 – 42,309 miles
  • 2012 – 37,617 miles
  • 2011 – 30,208 miles
  • 2010 – 23,905 miles
  • 2009 – 20,096 miles
  • 2008 – 14,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,235 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,235 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    314247784701
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail100,235 miles (+1,308)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    156049660443
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass98,927 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    892496795726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,923 miles (+2,219)3 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    972313404342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatayst noisy

  5. Pass96,704 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    960746647566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffle loose

  6. Fail96,704 miles (+3,884)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    523542240799
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffle loose

  7. Pass92,820 miles (+7,471)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    593123190834
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,349 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    936360280892
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass79,368 miles (+8,167)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    900807560472
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,201 miles (+11,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    945009402922
    • 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. Pass59,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    778727678267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail59,474 miles (+2,072)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    403959690218
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,402 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    762800335774
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    670671460735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail53,730 miles (+4,859)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    977785463510
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass48,871 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    497461692981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,112 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    609172644368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    255434123315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail42,309 miles (+4,692)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    119614823359
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass37,617 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,617 miles
    Test number
    768871722343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,208 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    967949821319
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail30,208 miles (+6,303)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    949769621326
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass23,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    593973320384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,905 miles (+3,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    152663920310
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  25. Pass20,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    511310139354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,096 miles (+5,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    591080439304
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass14,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,648 miles
    Test number
    252547628344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL55 BGK

Does LL55 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BGK is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BGK?
The MOT on LL55 BGK is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BGK done?
LL55 BGK was recorded at 100,235 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has LL55 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BGK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 BGK 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 LL55 BGK find?
LL55 BGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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