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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 GSUMOT history

LR55 GSU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LR55 GSU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,938 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GSU
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
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GSU was last recorded at 130,938 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,938 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,938 miles
  • 2025 – 126,545 miles
  • 2024 – 124,160 miles
  • 2023 – 117,851 miles
  • 2022 – 107,492 miles
  • 2021 – 96,275 miles
  • 2020 – 96,261 miles
  • 2019 – 95,784 miles
  • 2018 – 94,091 miles
  • 2017 – 89,225 miles
  • 2016 – 83,422 miles
  • 2015 – 76,236 miles
  • 2014 – 68,632 miles
  • 2013 – 58,595 miles
  • 2012 – 49,509 miles
  • 2011 – 40,512 miles
  • 2010 – 32,182 miles
  • 2009 – 21,293 miles
  • 2008 – 11,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,938 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    537111097880
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  2. Fail130,938 miles (+4,393)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    578281810284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/60/14 fitted should be 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass126,545 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    698452605171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,478 miles (+2,318)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    371299689918
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges on legal limit very strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,160 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,160 miles
    Test number
    326543790317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,151 miles (+6,300)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,151 miles
    Test number
    953077336643
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass117,851 miles (+170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    654882861497
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,681 miles (+10,189)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    144145141108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    459802649900
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail107,492 miles (+11,217)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    688413067612
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass96,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    599559124409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,275 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    933127136548
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail96,275 miles (+14)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    958288760595
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  14. Pass96,261 miles (+477)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    523017321996
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  15. Pass95,784 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    659603004698
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

  16. Pass94,091 miles (+4,866)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,091 miles
    Test number
    925968876958
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass89,225 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    702847650120
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass83,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    886489846623
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail83,422 miles (+7,186)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    355072276643
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass76,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    796778731809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,236 miles (+7,604)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    735127218251
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass68,632 miles (+10,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    636945714391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,595 miles (+9,086)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    638413403389
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail49,509 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,509 miles
    Test number
    136822192219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass49,509 miles (+8,997)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,509 miles
    Test number
    626732192275
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass40,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    325130791270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,511 miles (+8,329)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    587843581256
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,182 miles (+10,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,182 miles
    Test number
    104997000338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,293 miles (+10,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,293 miles
    Test number
    763802579281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass11,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,137 miles
    Test number
    290157168210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GSU

Does LR55 GSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GSU is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GSU?
The MOT on LR55 GSU is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GSU done?
LR55 GSU was recorded at 130,938 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,661 miles a year.
Has LR55 GSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GSU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 GSU 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 GSU find?
LR55 GSU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; little reserve travel on handbrake; nearside front fog light not working, and 1 more.

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