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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 JZLMOT history

LR55 JZL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 90,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LR55 JZL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,998 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JZL was last recorded at 90,998 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2013: 60,993 miles, lower than 561,820 miles on 22 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,987 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,998 miles
  • 2024 – 87,686 miles
  • 2023 – 83,436 miles
  • 2022 – 81,241 miles
  • 2021 – 78,766 miles
  • 2020 – 77,162 miles
  • 2019 – 75,988 miles
  • 2018 – 74,570 miles
  • 2017 – 71,728 miles
  • 2016 – 70,044 miles
  • 2015 – 67,752 miles
  • 2014 – 64,574 miles
  • 2013 – 60,993 miles
  • 2012 – 561,820 miles
  • 2011 – 51,219 miles
  • 2010 – 41,732 miles
  • 2009 – 36,542 miles
  • 2008 – 30,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,998 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    381396739739
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail90,998 miles (+11)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    386095617504
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,987 miles (+3,301)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,987 miles
    Test number
    582429573081
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass87,686 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,686 miles
    Test number
    639488370792
    • MinorOffside 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp does not emit a steady white light

  5. Fail87,686 miles (+4,250)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,686 miles
    Test number
    665475808243
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp does not emit a steady white light

  6. Pass83,436 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,436 miles
    Test number
    185864842561
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail83,436 miles (+2,195)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,436 miles
    Test number
    479031092690
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass81,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    958610422836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,238 miles (+2,472)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,238 miles
    Test number
    816988332831
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    120463388009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail78,766 miles (+1,604)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    781678894815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault attention required (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass77,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    422744372177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail77,162 miles (+1,174)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    894616479217
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass75,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    272448206300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail75,988 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    999306649003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Fail75,985 miles (+1,415)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    261925898264
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass74,570 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    981537803497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    573140195140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,728 miles (+1,684)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    324142003300
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass70,044 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    278318339464
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass67,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,752 miles
    Test number
    178924350737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail67,752 miles (+3,178)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,752 miles
    Test number
    367775881970
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass64,574 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    366493944219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,993 miles (-500,827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    688419933203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass561,820 miles (+510,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    561,820 miles
    Test number
    399055532294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    167214751215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,219 miles (+9,487)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    769074951204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass41,732 miles (+5,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    844425240285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass36,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    351310359284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,542 miles (+5,592)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    874297449244
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  31. Pass30,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    182832658270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,950 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    421042658295
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR55 JZL

Does LR55 JZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JZL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JZL?
The MOT on LR55 JZL is valid until 27 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 JZL done?
LR55 JZL was recorded at 90,998 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has LR55 JZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JZL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 JZL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 JZL find?
LR55 JZL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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