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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 BAUMOT history

LR55 BAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LR55 BAU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,512 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BAU was last recorded at 98,512 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 10,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,929 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,583 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,512 miles
  • 2025 – 87,929 miles
  • 2024 – 76,201 miles
  • 2023 – 73,227 miles
  • 2022 – 70,127 miles
  • 2021 – 68,515 miles
  • 2020 – 66,754 miles
  • 2019 – 62,101 miles
  • 2018 – 54,996 miles
  • 2017 – 51,702 miles
  • 2016 – 46,514 miles
  • 2015 – 39,632 miles
  • 2014 – 31,438 miles
  • 2013 – 26,740 miles
  • 2011 – 24,521 miles
  • 2010 – 20,295 miles
  • 2009 – 17,053 miles
  • 2008 – 9,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged and side repeater bulb dim
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight brake bind NSR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,512 miles (+10,583)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    826186076970
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged and side repeater bulb dim
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass87,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    568821679110
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind NSR

  3. Fail87,929 miles (+11,728)3 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    471604515294
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind NSR

  4. Pass76,201 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    941353652723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,227 miles (+3,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,227 miles
    Test number
    364509224843
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,127 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    972859592350
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail70,127 miles (+1,612)1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    784883000321
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    330157323715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,515 miles (+1,761)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    154825117017
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass66,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    139569604353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail66,754 miles (+479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    283288356346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    598823985603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail66,275 miles (+4,174)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    559761259614
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working part of mirror unit)) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass62,101 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    751616943024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,996 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,996 miles
    Test number
    521044040114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,702 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    626997035070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,698 miles (+5,184)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    853035442431
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass46,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    151165709306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,514 miles (+6,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    903297610032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    748425065001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,632 miles (+8,194)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    405204265024
    • DangerousSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,438 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    915675234093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass26,740 miles (+2,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,740 miles
    Test number
    759262613005
    • NoteO/s side repeter poor condition

  24. Pass24,521 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,521 miles
    Test number
    738043861323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,295 miles (+3,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,295 miles
    Test number
    500501980273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass17,053 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,053 miles
    Test number
    424601189250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,789 miles
    Test number
    850573578224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BAU

Does LR55 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BAU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BAU?
The MOT on LR55 BAU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BAU done?
LR55 BAU was recorded at 98,512 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has LR55 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BAU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BAU 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 LR55 BAU find?
LR55 BAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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