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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 GUHMOT history

LR55 GUH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

LR55 GUH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,705 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GUH
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GUH was last recorded at 80,705 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 7,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,026 miles · 13 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,679 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,705 miles
  • 2021 – 73,026 miles
  • 2020 – 65,684 miles
  • 2019 – 64,267 miles
  • 2018 – 61,515 miles
  • 2017 – 59,443 miles
  • 2016 – 56,845 miles
  • 2015 – 54,468 miles
  • 2014 – 51,877 miles
  • 2013 – 47,277 miles
  • 2012 – 39,736 miles
  • 2011 – 33,013 miles
  • 2010 – 27,496 miles
  • 2009 – 21,267 miles
  • 2008 – 11,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,705 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,705 miles (+7,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    654090843061
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass73,026 miles4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    198386214011
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail73,026 miles (+7,342)4 major1 repaired4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    860328602340
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass65,684 miles (+1,417)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    958563789969
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass64,267 miles (+2,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    857962024788
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass61,515 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    446193075728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,443 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    351930378922
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Pass56,845 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    825419995514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,468 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    608836952209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,877 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    208428024318
    • 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)
  11. Pass47,277 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    446908413344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,736 miles
    Test number
    956224212337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,736 miles (+6,723)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,736 miles
    Test number
    445053612343
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass33,013 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    746148601366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,496 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    191176010387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass27,496 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    334226410357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,267 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    681532029383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,682 miles
    Test number
    222065128349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,682 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,682 miles
    Test number
    243115128377
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LR55 GUH

Does LR55 GUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GUH expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GUH?
The MOT on LR55 GUH expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GUH done?
LR55 GUH was recorded at 80,705 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has LR55 GUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GUH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 GUH 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 GUH find?
LR55 GUH passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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