
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass78,147 miles (+3,055)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 78,147 miles
- Test number
- 942378404922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,092 miles (+4,362)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,092 miles
- Test number
- 703616767195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,730 miles (+3,770)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 70,730 miles
- Test number
- 922037888122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,960 miles (+4,177)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,960 miles
- Test number
- 144265224503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,783 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,783 miles
- Test number
- 334157317668
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
Pass35,052 miles (+4,645)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,052 miles
- Test number
- 185142741041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,407 miles (+5,631)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,407 miles
- Test number
- 923063150092
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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