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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 BBJMOT history

LR55 BBJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LR55 BBJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,284 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BBJ was last recorded at 72,284 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,191 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,284 miles
  • 2024 – 68,191 miles
  • 2023 – 61,816 miles
  • 2022 – 52,805 miles
  • 2021 – 49,636 miles
  • 2020 – 40,367 miles
  • 2019 – 33,026 miles
  • 2018 – 32,055 miles
  • 2017 – 31,280 miles
  • 2016 – 30,483 miles
  • 2015 – 30,099 miles
  • 2014 – 28,844 miles
  • 2013 – 27,848 miles
  • 2012 – 26,395 miles
  • 2011 – 26,021 miles
  • 2010 – 24,012 miles
  • 2009 – 20,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,284 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,284 miles (+4,093)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    911666046348
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,191 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    740622715727
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail68,191 miles (+6,375)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    402698902462
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,816 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    682648970723
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,815 miles (+9,010)1 dangerous11 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    136102439797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass52,805 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    409904975395
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to service requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail52,805 miles (+3,169)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    412910711349
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to service requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,636 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    227365777811
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,636 miles (+9,269)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    763027911208
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,367 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    153664976605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps covered by tape

  11. Fail40,366 miles (+7,340)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    966410419358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps covered by tape

  12. Pass33,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    600087794489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,026 miles (+971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    125148559493
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass32,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    730041257548
    • AdvisoryEngine missfiring

  15. Fail32,055 miles (+775)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    909063732528
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine missfiring

  16. Pass31,280 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    310062251480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,483 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    844685099809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,099 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    856531535221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail30,099 miles (+352)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    315261535289
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass29,747 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    776541955036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,844 miles
    Test number
    666891954057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,844 miles (+996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,844 miles
    Test number
    305370854061
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,848 miles (+1,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    766744513083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,395 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    107014842496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,021 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    647952641022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,012 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    753701760020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,719 miles
    Test number
    111228859054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BBJ

Does LR55 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BBJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BBJ?
The MOT on LR55 BBJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BBJ done?
LR55 BBJ was recorded at 72,284 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has LR55 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BBJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
LR55 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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