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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 GVAMOT history

LR55 GVA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR55 GVA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,958 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GVA
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
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GVA was last recorded at 120,958 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,611 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,958 miles
  • 2025 – 118,611 miles
  • 2024 – 116,992 miles
  • 2023 – 114,161 miles
  • 2022 – 110,236 miles
  • 2021 – 108,812 miles
  • 2020 – 106,099 miles
  • 2019 – 103,386 miles
  • 2018 – 102,115 miles
  • 2017 – 101,499 miles
  • 2016 – 100,774 miles
  • 2015 – 99,560 miles
  • 2014 – 94,118 miles
  • 2013 – 86,337 miles
  • 2012 – 77,189 miles
  • 2011 – 66,220 miles
  • 2010 – 57,448 miles
  • 2009 – 45,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,958 miles (+2,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,958 miles
    Test number
    160901648872
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass118,611 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    801143108037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,603 miles (+1,611)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    698164491006
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,992 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    428635020354
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail116,991 miles (+2,830)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,991 miles
    Test number
    189167012962
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,161 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,161 miles
    Test number
    710334321969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,128 miles (+3,892)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    973248997992
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass110,236 miles (+1,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    729560822160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,812 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    205579030890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,099 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    305923714639
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,098 miles (+2,712)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,098 miles
    Test number
    476073657191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush on rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush on rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,386 miles (+1,271)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    965481813597
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective front both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,115 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    102282644014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail102,107 miles (+608)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    373013420494
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass101,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    756724466364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,490 miles (+716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    653558492698
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear service brake just met brake test pass limit

  17. Pass100,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    970433051790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,774 miles (+1,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    807234815600
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass99,560 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    717885975087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,118 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    237426274009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,337 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    175249673444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,189 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    157709072482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass77,189 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    505779572052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,220 miles (+8,772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    625176961025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,448 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    351118070051
    • Repaired at testRear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,448 miles (+11,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    783958970035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,663 miles
    Test number
    264239479048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GVA

Does LR55 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GVA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GVA?
The MOT on LR55 GVA is valid until 23 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 GVA done?
LR55 GVA was recorded at 120,958 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has LR55 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GVA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 GVA 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 GVA find?
LR55 GVA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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