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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 EMKMOT history

LR55 EMK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LR55 EMK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,366 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EMK
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
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EMK was last recorded at 91,366 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,603 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,763 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,366 miles
  • 2025 – 88,603 miles
  • 2024 – 85,275 miles
  • 2023 – 82,201 miles
  • 2022 – 78,882 miles
  • 2021 – 75,017 miles
  • 2020 – 72,175 miles
  • 2019 – 68,334 miles
  • 2018 – 61,823 miles
  • 2017 – 57,277 miles
  • 2016 – 52,917 miles
  • 2015 – 47,916 miles
  • 2013 – 40,898 miles
  • 2012 – 36,096 miles
  • 2011 – 30,194 miles
  • 2010 – 20,326 miles
  • 2009 – 15,706 miles
  • 2008 – 11,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,366 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,366 miles (+2,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    422841163845
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,603 miles (+3,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    315972879555
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,275 miles (+3,074)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    144564345950
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,201 miles (+3,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    307985787363
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,882 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    840748508606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,017 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,017 miles
    Test number
    590079338486
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,175 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,175 miles
    Test number
    500204625806
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to n/s/r tyre

  8. Pass68,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    987952142520
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,334 miles (+6,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    882781106773
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,823 miles (+4,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    230560746463
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to front tyres sidewalls

  11. Pass57,277 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    481862625899
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,917 miles (+5,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,917 miles
    Test number
    781408035066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,916 miles (+7,018)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    705190125077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass40,898 miles (+4,802)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    217588213386
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass36,096 miles (+33)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    497502792272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly out shape
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower arm rear rubber bushes

  16. Fail36,063 miles (+5,869)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,063 miles
    Test number
    928801892245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly out shape
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower arm rear rubber bushes

  17. Pass30,194 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    189027671272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,326 miles (+4,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    952455780218
    • NoteN/S/F tyre tread pattern perished and cracking

  19. Pass15,706 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    353673279232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,050 miles
    Test number
    443200688221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail11,050 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,050 miles
    Test number
    944968378228
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 EMK

Does LR55 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EMK is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EMK?
The MOT on LR55 EMK is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 EMK done?
LR55 EMK was recorded at 91,366 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has LR55 EMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EMK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 EMK 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 EMK find?
LR55 EMK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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