Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 HGUMOT history
LR55 HGU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,224 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 HGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 HGU was last recorded at 85,224 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,976 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,248 miles
- Average per year
- 4,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,224 miles
- 2024 – 82,976 miles
- 2023 – 81,690 miles
- 2022 – 80,215 miles
- 2021 – 75,464 miles
- 2020 – 72,336 miles
- 2019 – 68,719 miles
- 2018 – 54,401 miles
- 2016 – 51,570 miles
- 2015 – 45,295 miles
- 2014 – 37,178 miles
- 2013 – 32,983 miles
- 2012 – 28,796 miles
- 2011 – 22,366 miles
- 2010 – 17,997 miles
- 2009 – 14,512 miles
- 2008 – 11,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,224 miles
- Test number
- 500201074164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,224 miles (+2,248)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,224 miles
- Test number
- 431405979228
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,976 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,976 miles
- Test number
- 990988915026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,690 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,690 miles
- Test number
- 274925211911
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail81,690 miles (+1,386)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,690 miles
- Test number
- 995202703971
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,304 miles (+89)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,304 miles
- Test number
- 108498975810
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail80,215 miles (+4,751)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 549101707538
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass75,464 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 75,464 miles
- Test number
- 575545310438
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,464 miles (+3,128)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,464 miles
- Test number
- 961417516558
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,336 miles (+3)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,336 miles
- Test number
- 184020527757
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail72,333 miles (+3,614)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,333 miles
- Test number
- 905291171074
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass68,719 miles (+14,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 68,719 miles
- Test number
- 271384304499
- AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot perishing
Pass54,401 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,401 miles
- Test number
- 234049643601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,397 miles (+2,827)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,397 miles
- Test number
- 560009492689
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass51,570 miles (+6,275)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 51,570 miles
- Test number
- 440418339691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,295 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 45,295 miles
- Test number
- 232292678430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,178 miles (+4,195)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 37,178 miles
- Test number
- 298661684262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,983 miles (+4,187)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 197797063283
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass28,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,796 miles
- Test number
- 375465082486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,796 miles (+6,430)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,796 miles
- Test number
- 397195682277
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass22,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 22,366 miles
- Test number
- 437762191260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,366 miles (+4,369)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,366 miles
- Test number
- 195452791247
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass17,997 miles (+3,485)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,997 miles
- Test number
- 412691470248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,512 miles (+2,595)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 14,512 miles
- Test number
- 864343579229
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Fail11,917 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,917 miles
- Test number
- 321834778461
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass11,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 11,917 miles
- Test number
- 473704078237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 HGU
- Does LR55 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 HGU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 HGU?
- The MOT on LR55 HGU is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 HGU done?
- LR55 HGU was recorded at 85,224 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
- Has LR55 HGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 HGU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 HGU 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 HGU find?
- LR55 HGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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