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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 GVKMOT history

LR55 GVK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

LR55 GVK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,143 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GVK was last recorded at 134,143 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,551 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,143 miles
  • 2025 – 131,551 miles
  • 2024 – 130,373 miles
  • 2023 – 128,616 miles
  • 2022 – 122,957 miles
  • 2021 – 116,062 miles
  • 2020 – 108,046 miles
  • 2019 – 101,856 miles
  • 2018 – 93,828 miles
  • 2017 – 88,274 miles
  • 2016 – 83,383 miles
  • 2015 – 78,349 miles
  • 2013 – 63,294 miles
  • 2012 – 52,958 miles
  • 2011 – 45,444 miles
  • 2010 – 36,409 miles
  • 2009 – 28,981 miles
  • 2008 – 19,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,143 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,143 miles (+2,592)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,143 miles
    Test number
    389089268577
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,551 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,551 miles
    Test number
    339114909177
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,373 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,373 miles
    Test number
    860972512651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    328196261808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMist of oil under the engine and gear box
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  5. Fail128,616 miles (+5,659)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    407606454910
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMist of oil under the engine and gear box
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass122,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    823966444262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,957 miles (+6,895)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    288222459033
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,062 miles (+8,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    192042253750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass108,046 miles (+6,190)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,046 miles
    Test number
    305571913844
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,856 miles (+8,028)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    861005035367
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,828 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    845237435355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass88,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    277843491469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail88,274 miles (+4,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    622521173049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,383 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,383 miles
    Test number
    877322143588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

  15. Pass83,131 miles (+4,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    252378521887
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)
    • 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. Pass78,349 miles (+15,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    845700665117
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass63,294 miles (+10,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,294 miles
    Test number
    336979663206
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing/detiorated

  18. Pass52,958 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    216798672277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    288174081223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail45,444 miles (+9,035)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    639614681284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass36,409 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    250705660249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,981 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    942152789281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,927 miles
    Test number
    961888868251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GVK

Does LR55 GVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GVK is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GVK?
The MOT on LR55 GVK is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GVK done?
LR55 GVK was recorded at 134,143 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has LR55 GVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GVK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 GVK 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 GVK find?
LR55 GVK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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