
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 GVOMOT history
LR55 GVO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2025
- Mileage
- 146,167 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,837 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GVO
- 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
- 17 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GVO was last recorded at 146,167 miles on 29 May 2024, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,747 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,420 miles
- Average per year
- 5,837 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,167 miles
- 2023 – 134,936 miles
- 2022 – 131,355 miles
- 2021 – 131,355 miles
- 2019 – 122,871 miles
- 2018 – 115,915 miles
- 2017 – 96,734 miles
- 2013 – 91,442 miles
- 2012 – 81,508 miles
- 2011 – 73,544 miles
- 2010 – 67,097 miles
- 2009 – 62,720 miles
- 2008 – 55,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,167 miles (+1,420)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,167 miles
- Test number
- 778217202905
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail144,747 miles (+1,610)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,747 miles
- Test number
- 111967150885
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,137 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,137 miles
- Test number
- 929009916524
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components bottom ball joint is a offside ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dim and nearside not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light just passed (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm rear mounting bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed abnormal wear inner edge bald cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded corroded and not sat right at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm rear mounting bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed abnormal wear inner edge bald but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass134,936 miles (+3,581)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,936 miles
- Test number
- 183102877195
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,355 miles
- Test number
- 250528024002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,355 miles (+3,786)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,355 miles
- Test number
- 322720243683
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,569 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,569 miles
- Test number
- 250087118743
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,566 miles (+4,695)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,566 miles
- Test number
- 808679448338
- MajorNearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,871 miles
- Test number
- 874658185187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,871 miles (+6,956)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,871 miles
- Test number
- 298969987366
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,915 miles (+19,181)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,915 miles
- Test number
- 692324592770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,734 miles
- Test number
- 262002015147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,734 miles (+5,292)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,734 miles
- Test number
- 373412584571
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,442 miles (+9,934)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,442 miles
- Test number
- 819461753390
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f wing slighlty damaged
Pass81,508 miles (+7,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 81,508 miles
- Test number
- 535795442303
- 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)
Pass73,544 miles (+6,447)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,544 miles
- Test number
- 587996941370
- NoteHandbrake travel slightly high
- NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust
Pass67,097 miles (+4,377)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 67,097 miles
- Test number
- 422510940465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,720 miles (+7,361)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 62,720 miles
- Test number
- 452189839342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,359 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,359 miles
- Test number
- 794052918357
- NoteBoth front sus wishbone rear bushes starting to split
- NoteN/s/r shocker outer cover insecure
Questions about LR55 GVO
- Does LR55 GVO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 GVO expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GVO?
- The MOT on LR55 GVO expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 GVO done?
- LR55 GVO was recorded at 146,167 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 5,837 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GVO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GVO 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 GVO find?
- LR55 GVO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.
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