Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 GTUMOT history
LR55 GTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,606 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GTU
- 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
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GTU was last recorded at 106,606 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,307 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 299 miles
- Average per year
- 4,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,606 miles
- 2025 – 106,307 miles
- 2024 – 105,965 miles
- 2023 – 105,515 miles
- 2022 – 104,007 miles
- 2021 – 103,289 miles
- 2020 – 102,730 miles
- 2019 – 101,604 miles
- 2018 – 100,510 miles
- 2017 – 99,308 miles
- 2016 – 97,008 miles
- 2015 – 94,943 miles
- 2014 – 92,735 miles
- 2013 – 90,032 miles
- 2012 – 80,285 miles
- 2011 – 63,625 miles
- 2010 – 43,649 miles
- 2009 – 19,458 miles
- 2008 – 19,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not effecting drivers view
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.
Rear axle corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,606 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,606 miles
- Test number
- 763266964722
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not effecting drivers view
Fail106,585 miles (+278)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,585 miles
- Test number
- 484357271928
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not effecting drivers view
Pass106,307 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 106,307 miles
- Test number
- 313642145726
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail106,287 miles (+322)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,287 miles
- Test number
- 253491594480
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass105,965 miles (+450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 105,965 miles
- Test number
- 253310698874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass105,515 miles (+1,508)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,515 miles
- Test number
- 701823805990
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
Pass104,007 miles (+718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 104,007 miles
- Test number
- 884803083541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,289 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 103,289 miles
- Test number
- 699744305207
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle
Fail103,269 miles (+539)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,269 miles
- Test number
- 971265715715
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle
Pass102,730 miles (+1,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 102,730 miles
- Test number
- 680444448769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass101,604 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 101,604 miles
- Test number
- 844559231559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail101,585 miles (+1,075)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,585 miles
- Test number
- 254719968829
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass100,510 miles (+1,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 100,510 miles
- Test number
- 389900040469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear suspension
Pass99,308 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,308 miles
- Test number
- 441469758468
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail99,287 miles (+2,279)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,287 miles
- Test number
- 149233986153
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass97,008 miles (+2,065)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 97,008 miles
- Test number
- 460939625978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,943 miles
- Test number
- 175066575480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,941 miles (+2,206)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,941 miles
- Test number
- 847136475085
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,735 miles (+2,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,735 miles
- Test number
- 159449594022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,032 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,032 miles
- Test number
- 579550733174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,006 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 269695483000
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFront pads low
Fail90,006 miles (+9,721)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 387088273073
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFront pads low
Pass80,285 miles (+16,660)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 80,285 miles
- Test number
- 158823372164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,625 miles (+19,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,625 miles
- Test number
- 248029171448
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,649 miles (+24,191)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,649 miles
- Test number
- 662758760137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,458 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,458 miles
- Test number
- 373110899175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,262 miles
- Test number
- 784734478239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 GTU
- Does LR55 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GTU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GTU?
- The MOT on LR55 GTU is valid until 8 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 GTU done?
- LR55 GTU was recorded at 106,606 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GTU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GTU 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 GTU find?
- LR55 GTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: corrosion to rear axle; windscreen damaged not effecting drivers view.
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