Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LL55 CAUMOT history
LL55 CAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 79,444 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL55 CAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL55 CAU was last recorded at 79,444 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,435 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,444 miles
- 2025 – 77,307 miles
- 2024 – 75,638 miles
- 2022 – 73,315 miles
- 2021 – 72,056 miles
- 2020 – 70,529 miles
- 2019 – 67,777 miles
- 2018 – 62,551 miles
- 2017 – 57,562 miles
- 2016 – 54,164 miles
- 2015 – 50,804 miles
- 2014 – 47,710 miles
- 2013 – 43,722 miles
- 2012 – 36,362 miles
- 2011 – 29,738 miles
- 2010 – 23,386 miles
- 2009 – 17,223 miles
- 2008 – 10,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,444 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images are poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
All rear brake unions very rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,444 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 79,444 miles
- Test number
- 390754911764
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images are poor
Fail79,435 miles (+2,128)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,435 miles
- Test number
- 478767326972
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beam images are poor
Pass77,307 miles (+1,669)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 77,307 miles
- Test number
- 852570361728
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends gaiter deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass75,638 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 75,638 miles
- Test number
- 134908782592
- AdvisoryBoot floor holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,921 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,921 miles
- Test number
- 950314221629
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail73,884 miles (+569)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,884 miles
- Test number
- 929781546025
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre sidewall perished
Pass73,315 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,315 miles
- Test number
- 998972385338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,056 miles (+1,527)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,056 miles
- Test number
- 358279543743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,529 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,529 miles
- Test number
- 897189852586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail70,519 miles (+2,742)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,519 miles
- Test number
- 699859751706
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass67,777 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 67,777 miles
- Test number
- 913030327844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,731 miles (+5,180)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,731 miles
- Test number
- 848705952758
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,551 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,551 miles
- Test number
- 648535290909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,550 miles (+4,988)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,550 miles
- Test number
- 579960767570
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass57,562 miles (+3,398)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,562 miles
- Test number
- 824764004607
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear brakes slightly out of balance.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Pass54,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,164 miles
- Test number
- 767788131585
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll rear brake unions very rusty
Fail54,164 miles (+3,360)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,164 miles
- Test number
- 497260655709
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll rear brake unions very rusty
Pass50,804 miles (+3,094)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 50,804 miles
- Test number
- 474017717213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,710 miles (+3,988)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,710 miles
- Test number
- 686321344214
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust clamps deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre wall deteriorated and slights cut not deep enough to raech ply or cords
Pass43,722 miles (+7,360)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 43,722 miles
- Test number
- 607415753264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 36,362 miles
- Test number
- 518288862215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,362 miles (+6,624)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,362 miles
- Test number
- 506148562210
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,738 miles (+6,352)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 29,738 miles
- Test number
- 355902671259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,386 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,386 miles
- Test number
- 812649640286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,223 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,223 miles
- Test number
- 191337949239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 10,705 miles
- Test number
- 214608228261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LL55 CAU
- Does LL55 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 CAU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL55 CAU?
- The MOT on LL55 CAU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL55 CAU done?
- LL55 CAU was recorded at 79,444 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
- Has LL55 CAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL55 CAU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL55 CAU 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 CAU find?
- LL55 CAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; both headlight beam images are poor.
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