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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 FHWMOT history

LR55 FHW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 266,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LR55 FHW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
266,166 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FHW was last recorded at 266,166 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 16,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,726 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,440 miles
Average per year
13,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,166 miles
  • 2025 – 249,726 miles
  • 2024 – 230,339 miles
  • 2023 – 212,488 miles
  • 2022 – 192,600 miles
  • 2021 – 178,737 miles
  • 2020 – 159,083 miles
  • 2019 – 134,004 miles
  • 2018 – 130,426 miles
  • 2017 – 122,808 miles
  • 2016 – 116,884 miles
  • 2015 – 109,433 miles
  • 2013 – 96,237 miles
  • 2012 – 83,722 miles
  • 2011 – 66,756 miles
  • 2010 – 52,172 miles
  • 2009 – 38,910 miles
  • 2008 – 31,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,166 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,166 miles (+16,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    266,166 miles
    Test number
    584565956630
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass249,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    249,726 miles
    Test number
    344175093143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail249,726 miles (+19,387)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,726 miles
    Test number
    142524979029
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass230,339 miles (+17,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    230,339 miles
    Test number
    737952522251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen not in view

  5. Pass212,488 miles (+19,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    212,488 miles
    Test number
    806847425385
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip and crack

  6. Pass192,600 miles (+13,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    192,600 miles
    Test number
    660848691550
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCrack and chip in screen

  7. Pass178,737 miles (+19,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,737 miles
    Test number
    806366118300
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass159,083 miles (+25,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,083 miles
    Test number
    263957702801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  9. Pass134,004 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,004 miles
    Test number
    814283087834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,426 miles (+7,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,426 miles
    Test number
    892929736784
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted

  11. Pass122,808 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,808 miles
    Test number
    934689764200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,884 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    778482245353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,433 miles (+13,196)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,433 miles
    Test number
    219450215441
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass96,237 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    498709703320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,722 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    619687602399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,714 miles (+16,958)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    937366102391
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass66,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    366575561233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,756 miles (+14,584)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    826935461235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass52,172 miles (+13,262)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    980831380215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,910 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    791409979201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    963042488202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR55 FHW

Does LR55 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FHW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FHW?
The MOT on LR55 FHW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 FHW done?
LR55 FHW was recorded at 266,166 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 13,382 miles a year.
Has LR55 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FHW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 FHW 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 FHW find?
LR55 FHW passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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