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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 GVYMOT history

LR55 GVY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

LR55 GVY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
93,674 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GVY was last recorded at 93,674 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 8,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,364 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,310 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,674 miles
  • 2023 – 85,364 miles
  • 2022 – 75,848 miles
  • 2021 – 75,029 miles
  • 2020 – 73,551 miles
  • 2019 – 70,908 miles
  • 2018 – 68,655 miles
  • 2017 – 67,617 miles
  • 2016 – 66,098 miles
  • 2015 – 63,920 miles
  • 2014 – 58,689 miles
  • 2013 – 52,359 miles
  • 2012 – 45,691 miles
  • 2011 – 38,042 miles
  • 2010 – 31,344 miles
  • 2009 – 24,802 miles
  • 2008 – 19,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    873475469090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail93,674 miles (+8,310)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    481750074828
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,364 miles (+9,516)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    335834122744
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass75,848 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    876117115795
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass75,029 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    109486769305
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass73,551 miles (+2,643)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    314751103353
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass70,908 miles (+2,253)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    592292317141
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in rubber (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear on inner edges

  8. Pass68,655 miles (+1,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    338278573525
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,617 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    501303686750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass66,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    142146574770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Fail66,098 miles (+2,178)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    425288078053
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass63,920 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    918465825222
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavy wear at edges

  13. Fail63,920 miles (+5,231)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    756045725214
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavy wear at edges

  14. Pass58,689 miles (+6,330)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    649041724209
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral surface rust to exhaust system in places

  15. Pass52,359 miles (+6,668)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    396649723445
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear body panels accident damages

  16. Pass45,691 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    486901432289
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,042 miles (+6,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    386190091139
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,344 miles (+6,542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    213691290470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

  19. Pass24,802 miles (+4,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    403429899129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,966 miles
    Test number
    842291098120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GVY

Does LR55 GVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GVY expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GVY?
The MOT on LR55 GVY expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GVY done?
LR55 GVY was recorded at 93,674 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has LR55 GVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GVY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 GVY 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 GVY find?
LR55 GVY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage sidewall; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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