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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 BCVMOT history

LR55 BCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LR55 BCV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,034 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BCV was last recorded at 130,034 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 7,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,893 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,141 miles
Average per year
5,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,034 miles
  • 2025 – 122,893 miles
  • 2024 – 115,991 miles
  • 2023 – 105,018 miles
  • 2021 – 99,306 miles
  • 2020 – 94,933 miles
  • 2019 – 90,888 miles
  • 2018 – 85,838 miles
  • 2017 – 82,839 miles
  • 2016 – 77,490 miles
  • 2015 – 76,187 miles
  • 2014 – 75,179 miles
  • 2013 – 70,196 miles
  • 2012 – 67,446 miles
  • 2011 – 63,861 miles
  • 2010 – 54,699 miles
  • 2009 – 36,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,034 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight weepage of grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,034 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    511920126344
    • MinorOffside 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  2. Fail130,033 miles (+7,140)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,033 miles
    Test number
    270904497503
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  3. Pass122,893 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    426310809977
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,882 miles (+6,891)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,882 miles
    Test number
    111404637924
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,991 miles (+10,973)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    690023042624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,018 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    567102449772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,306 miles (+249)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,306 miles
    Test number
    144394200320
    • MinorNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing low centre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency slightly low

  8. Fail99,057 miles (+4,124)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,057 miles
    Test number
    224935574296
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing low centre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency slightly low

  9. Pass94,933 miles (+4,045)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    196308862436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth indicator repeater lamps slightly deteriated and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight weepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass90,888 miles (+62)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    750276096086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front repeater indicators lenses/lamps deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight weepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

  11. Fail90,826 miles (+4,988)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    540292792154
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly bald on edges,outer wall slightly weakened (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front repeater indicators lenses/lamps deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight weepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

  12. Pass85,838 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    239635548175
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeater lamps in mirrors deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight weepage of grease from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

  13. Fail85,783 miles (+2,944)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    556209806791
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeater lamps in mirrors deteriated
    • AdvisoryBrake servo plastic pipe splitting but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight weepage of grease from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

  14. Pass82,839 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    353650178349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,775 miles (+5,285)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    472454079316
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    716039458182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail77,490 miles (+1,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    635198954499
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass76,187 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    597452666622
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded but not leaking

  19. Pass75,179 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    267061994219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,196 miles (+2,750)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    475345303394
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  21. Pass67,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    309724112360
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

  22. Fail67,446 miles (+3,585)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    716983612393
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

  23. Pass63,861 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    259358901394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,699 miles (+18,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    432704850375
    • NoteWashers may be frozen due to low temps

  25. Pass36,014 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    234591589477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,554 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    280585709194
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWater low

Questions about LR55 BCV

Does LR55 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BCV is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BCV?
The MOT on LR55 BCV is valid until 3 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 BCV done?
LR55 BCV was recorded at 130,034 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
Has LR55 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 BCV 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 BCV find?
LR55 BCV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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