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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LL55 COUMOT history

LL55 COU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LL55 COU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,292 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 COU was last recorded at 43,292 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,291 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,292 miles
  • 2021 – 42,939 miles
  • 2020 – 41,264 miles
  • 2019 – 40,527 miles
  • 2018 – 39,264 miles
  • 2017 – 37,648 miles
  • 2016 – 37,610 miles
  • 2015 – 34,842 miles
  • 2014 – 30,536 miles
  • 2013 – 29,293 miles
  • 2012 – 27,366 miles
  • 2011 – 26,908 miles
  • 2010 – 24,357 miles
  • 2009 – 21,495 miles
  • 2008 – 18,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,292 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,292 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    734868033725
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail43,291 miles (+352)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    145072811616
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,939 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    575348452108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass41,264 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,264 miles
    Test number
    929823472655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass40,527 miles (+1,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    839706703487
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass39,264 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    102909086979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,648 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    824043288564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass37,610 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    378649458752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,605 miles (+2,763)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    990469408940
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  10. Pass34,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    734070570841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,842 miles (+4,306)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    356100587164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  12. Pass30,536 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    526988604383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,293 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    735891013317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,366 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,366 miles
    Test number
    128411912386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,908 miles (+2,551)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    429825411374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
  16. Pass24,357 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,357 miles
    Test number
    473796710323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,495 miles (+3,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,495 miles
    Test number
    824293949389
    • NoteParking brake close to limit of travel
  18. Pass18,235 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    622509898241
    • DangerousCut in n/s/r tyre[cords not visable].

Questions about LL55 COU

Does LL55 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 COU is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 COU?
The MOT on LL55 COU is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 COU done?
LL55 COU was recorded at 43,292 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has LL55 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 COU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL55 COU 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 COU find?
LL55 COU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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