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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 HHPMOT history

LR55 HHP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LR55 HHP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,526 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 HHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 HHP was last recorded at 85,526 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,620 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
906 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,526 miles
  • 2025 – 84,620 miles
  • 2024 – 83,785 miles
  • 2023 – 82,737 miles
  • 2022 – 81,928 miles
  • 2021 – 80,841 miles
  • 2020 – 80,247 miles
  • 2019 – 79,185 miles
  • 2018 – 76,895 miles
  • 2017 – 74,586 miles
  • 2016 – 71,926 miles
  • 2015 – 69,301 miles
  • 2014 – 66,481 miles
  • 2013 – 63,208 miles
  • 2012 – 59,360 miles
  • 2011 – 55,162 miles
  • 2010 – 50,926 miles
  • 2009 – 46,790 miles
  • 2008 – 44,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see where from

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,526 miles (+906)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    606759334753
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,620 miles (+835)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,620 miles
    Test number
    479144869972
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,785 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    351545505362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    234348014669
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to see where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail82,737 miles (+809)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    819838566583
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to see where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,928 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    212567071474
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass80,841 miles (+594)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,841 miles
    Test number
    981742482481
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake (lever) has slight travel

  8. Pass80,247 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    585644902218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,185 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    586612760634
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail79,185 miles (+2,290)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    477860311944
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and in side (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,895 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    583584552865
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass74,586 miles (+2,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,586 miles
    Test number
    341262337915
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass71,926 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    409877569418
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass69,301 miles (+2,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    281485042033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass66,481 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    415293994240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    406973273229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,208 miles (+3,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    946733473211
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  18. Pass59,360 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    239823872284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,162 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    837615761262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,926 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    990980370203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,790 miles (+2,505)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    201702279291
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSensor fouling o/s drive shaft rev counter!

  22. Pass44,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    350416458240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    224304858215
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LR55 HHP

Does LR55 HHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 HHP is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 HHP?
The MOT on LR55 HHP is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 HHP done?
LR55 HHP was recorded at 85,526 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has LR55 HHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 HHP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 HHP 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 HHP find?
LR55 HHP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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