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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 FXBMOT history

LR55 FXB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR55 FXB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,941 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FXB was last recorded at 77,941 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,066 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,875 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,941 miles
  • 2025 – 67,066 miles
  • 2024 – 64,485 miles
  • 2022 – 63,042 miles
  • 2020 – 59,448 miles
  • 2019 – 53,592 miles
  • 2018 – 49,500 miles
  • 2017 – 43,513 miles
  • 2016 – 36,462 miles
  • 2015 – 35,783 miles
  • 2014 – 33,908 miles
  • 2013 – 31,458 miles
  • 2012 – 29,002 miles
  • 2011 – 26,863 miles
  • 2010 – 22,572 miles
  • 2008 – 18,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,941 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,941 miles (+10,875)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    242384229741
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,066 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    900487275598
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail67,066 miles (+2,581)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    208874602975
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,485 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    960116758870
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail64,483 miles (+1,441)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    477847842199
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass63,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    771281288712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,042 miles (+2,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    443298341699
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass61,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    350224520490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail61,027 miles (+1,579)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    636553966742
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail59,448 miles (+5,856)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,448 miles
    Test number
    811035953449
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet does not always lock (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey oil level on min mark

  11. Pass53,592 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    168816981071
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail53,592 miles (+4,092)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    628641497036
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail49,500 miles (+1,454)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    714774454917
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass48,046 miles (+4,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    550789518662
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass43,513 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    474530809828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,462 miles
    Test number
    650865786753
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight tear in outer sidewall,but is within mot tolerance
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail36,461 miles (+678)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    582973502245
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight tear in outer sidewall,but is within mot tolerance
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass35,783 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    467424055043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,908 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    356224144012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,458 miles
    Test number
    115639043039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,458 miles (+2,456)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,458 miles
    Test number
    629709643073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail29,002 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,002 miles
    Test number
    178092152436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass29,002 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,002 miles
    Test number
    867972952007
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass26,863 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,863 miles
    Test number
    247771141020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,572 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    722759240035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,758 miles
    Test number
    862979158274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,758 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,758 miles
    Test number
    783819658203
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR55 FXB

Does LR55 FXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FXB is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FXB?
The MOT on LR55 FXB is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 FXB done?
LR55 FXB was recorded at 77,941 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has LR55 FXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FXB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 FXB 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 FXB find?
LR55 FXB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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