Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LR55 GVFMOT history
LR55 GVF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 56,642 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GVF was last recorded at 56,642 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,716 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,926 miles
- Average per year
- 2,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,642 miles
- 2025 – 48,716 miles
- 2024 – 43,102 miles
- 2023 – 38,708 miles
- 2021 – 36,214 miles
- 2020 – 31,073 miles
- 2019 – 24,840 miles
- 2018 – 20,017 miles
- 2017 – 17,159 miles
- 2016 – 15,738 miles
- 2015 – 14,542 miles
- 2014 – 13,902 miles
- 2013 – 13,223 miles
- 2012 – 12,459 miles
- 2011 – 11,861 miles
- 2010 – 11,207 miles
- 2009 – 10,119 miles
- 2008 – 8,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,642 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral seat belt release mechanism showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,642 miles (+7,926)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 56,642 miles
- Test number
- 316943331663
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral seat belt release mechanism showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass48,716 miles (+5,614)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,716 miles
- Test number
- 871439510640
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel filter showing signs of previous leakage, suggest replacement
Pass43,102 miles (+4,394)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 43,102 miles
- Test number
- 896345184190
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter rear seat belt mechanism showing signs of wear
Pass38,708 miles (+2,494)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 38,708 miles
- Test number
- 608506669185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,214 miles (+5,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 36,214 miles
- Test number
- 366286599758
- 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))
Pass31,073 miles (+6,233)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 31,073 miles
- Test number
- 337123879951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,840 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 24,840 miles
- Test number
- 242577474312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,017 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 20,017 miles
- Test number
- 675359746224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres perished
Pass17,159 miles (+1,421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 17,159 miles
- Test number
- 961364226380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySome damage to offside door mirror.
Pass15,738 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 15,738 miles
- Test number
- 234217691351
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass14,542 miles (+640)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 14,542 miles
- Test number
- 361257711016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass13,902 miles (+679)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 13,902 miles
- Test number
- 765593384213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass13,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 13,223 miles
- Test number
- 626291083281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,223 miles (+764)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,223 miles
- Test number
- 898890383235
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass12,459 miles (+598)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 12,459 miles
- Test number
- 967348462298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,861 miles (+654)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 11,861 miles
- Test number
- 436421671264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,207 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 11,207 miles
- Test number
- 463272470212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,119 miles (+1,728)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,119 miles
- Test number
- 451796269256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,391 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,391 miles
- Test number
- 234183278266
- NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre tread.
Questions about LR55 GVF
- Does LR55 GVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GVF is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GVF?
- The MOT on LR55 GVF is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 GVF done?
- LR55 GVF was recorded at 56,642 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GVF has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GVF 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 GVF find?
- LR55 GVF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.
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