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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 GSZMOT history

LR55 GSZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR55 GSZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,906 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GSZ was last recorded at 88,906 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 8,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,137 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,769 miles
Average per year
4,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,906 miles
  • 2025 – 80,137 miles
  • 2024 – 77,986 miles
  • 2023 – 65,165 miles
  • 2022 – 53,351 miles
  • 2021 – 48,466 miles
  • 2020 – 44,273 miles
  • 2019 – 41,198 miles
  • 2018 – 37,517 miles
  • 2017 – 32,861 miles
  • 2016 – 28,055 miles
  • 2015 – 26,757 miles
  • 2014 – 24,583 miles
  • 2013 – 22,505 miles
  • 2012 – 20,794 miles
  • 2011 – 18,741 miles
  • 2010 – 16,015 miles
  • 2009 – 13,152 miles
  • 2008 – 11,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,906 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    955590362738
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,906 miles (+8,769)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    686628514101
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,137 miles (+2,151)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,137 miles
    Test number
    955675288373
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass77,986 miles (+12,821)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    634727276073
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,165 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    424972443124
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail65,165 miles (+11,814)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    883149659069
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    412061314334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,351 miles (+4,885)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    228043465545
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass48,466 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    917680871221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail48,458 miles (+4,185)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    754414152221
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,273 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    920649653967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    904233447114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,194 miles (+3,677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    593911909451
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass37,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    560692501978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail37,517 miles (+4,656)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    983838957840
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass32,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    934527688251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,861 miles (+4,806)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    515634205687
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Pass28,055 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    251656047129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    993871365562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre nail

  20. Fail26,757 miles (+2,174)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    904525830206
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre nail

  21. Pass24,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,583 miles
    Test number
    537778354229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,583 miles (+2,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,583 miles
    Test number
    649208854288
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass22,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    926922243270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,505 miles (+1,711)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    707831243234
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass20,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,794 miles
    Test number
    315383942499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,794 miles (+2,053)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,794 miles
    Test number
    498843642204
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass18,741 miles (+2,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    336552041221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass16,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,015 miles
    Test number
    470050560214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail16,015 miles (+2,863)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,015 miles
    Test number
    780740960225
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass13,152 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,152 miles
    Test number
    103234149254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass11,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,249 miles
    Test number
    374997148233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GSZ

Does LR55 GSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GSZ is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GSZ?
The MOT on LR55 GSZ is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GSZ done?
LR55 GSZ was recorded at 88,906 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,343 miles a year.
Has LR55 GSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GSZ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 GSZ 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 GSZ find?
LR55 GSZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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