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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 BCYMOT history

LR55 BCY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LR55 BCY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
144,753 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BCY
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 expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BCY was last recorded at 144,753 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,631 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,753 miles
  • 2021 – 137,886 miles
  • 2020 – 135,990 miles
  • 2019 – 129,582 miles
  • 2017 – 126,664 miles
  • 2016 – 121,519 miles
  • 2015 – 115,855 miles
  • 2014 – 110,146 miles
  • 2013 – 104,471 miles
  • 2012 – 92,726 miles
  • 2011 – 77,844 miles
  • 2010 – 64,718 miles
  • 2009 – 57,320 miles
  • 2008 – 39,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,753 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    199182074555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,631 miles (+6,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,631 miles
    Test number
    595027203548
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, Outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,886 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,886 miles
    Test number
    879240522180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,996 miles
    Test number
    885686286801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,996 miles (+6)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,996 miles
    Test number
    609150625152
    • 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,990 miles (+227)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    950183755348
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail135,763 miles (+6,181)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,763 miles
    Test number
    447498244868
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,582 miles (+2,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    604468529512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    940147688397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrosion (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both cleaning (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  10. Fail126,664 miles (+5,145)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    502715413620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrosion (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both cleaning (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  11. Pass121,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    452123116632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,519 miles (+5,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    659906324534
    • Repaired at testFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

  13. Pass115,855 miles (+5,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    896717088499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box (7.1.2)

  14. Pass110,146 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    376073964405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,471 miles (+11,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,471 miles
    Test number
    177604763234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,726 miles (+14,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    896601662208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,844 miles (+13,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    235591271298
    • NoteHanging at interior mirror and all the tyres wearing inside.

  18. Fail64,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    190231960232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass64,718 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    921091660228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,320 miles (+17,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,320 miles
    Test number
    884724749207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,955 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    623404868225
    • DangerousFront tyres wearing inside, o/s/f wearing inside very badley.

Questions about LR55 BCY

Does LR55 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BCY expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BCY?
The MOT on LR55 BCY expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BCY done?
LR55 BCY was recorded at 144,753 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has LR55 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BCY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 BCY 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 BCY find?
LR55 BCY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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