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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 FHLMOT history

LR55 FHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LR55 FHL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
106,991 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FHL
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 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 FHL was last recorded at 106,991 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 4,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,577 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,414 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,991 miles
  • 2023 – 102,577 miles
  • 2022 – 92,620 miles
  • 2021 – 78,147 miles
  • 2020 – 75,092 miles
  • 2019 – 70,730 miles
  • 2018 – 66,960 miles
  • 2017 – 62,783 miles
  • 2016 – 58,494 miles
  • 2015 – 54,039 miles
  • 2014 – 49,649 miles
  • 2013 – 44,295 miles
  • 2012 – 39,585 miles
  • 2011 – 35,052 miles
  • 2010 – 30,407 miles
  • 2009 – 24,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,991 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine has a missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,991 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous16 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    646193296406
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine has a missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
  2. Pass102,577 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    863041482778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail102,577 miles (+9,957)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    698241971304
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and high (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,620 miles (+87)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    533771778217
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail92,533 miles (+14,386)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    739546435080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,147 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    942378404922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,092 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    703616767195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,730 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    922037888122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,960 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    144265224503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,783 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    334157317668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,494 miles (+4,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    886162325164
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass54,039 miles (+4,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    386484735071
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass49,649 miles (+5,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    536095544032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass44,295 miles (+4,710)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    188069543420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish between tread
  15. Pass39,585 miles (+4,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    139505542428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass35,052 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    185142741041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,407 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    923063150092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,776 miles
    Test number
    311543769085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FHL

Does LR55 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FHL expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FHL?
The MOT on LR55 FHL expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FHL done?
LR55 FHL was recorded at 106,991 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has LR55 FHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FHL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 FHL 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 FHL find?
LR55 FHL failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 16 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front undertray likely to become detached; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; emissions unable to be completed engine has a missfire, and 16 more.

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