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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 JZNMOT history

LR55 JZN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LR55 JZN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,400 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JZN
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
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JZN was last recorded at 96,400 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 8,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,950 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,450 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,400 miles
  • 2024 – 87,950 miles
  • 2023 – 80,552 miles
  • 2022 – 77,246 miles
  • 2021 – 73,569 miles
  • 2020 – 71,960 miles
  • 2019 – 66,332 miles
  • 2018 – 61,399 miles
  • 2017 – 58,257 miles
  • 2016 – 55,261 miles
  • 2015 – 51,751 miles
  • 2014 – 46,138 miles
  • 2013 – 38,866 miles
  • 2012 – 34,179 miles
  • 2011 – 29,993 miles
  • 2010 – 25,214 miles
  • 2008 – 21,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    311324933461
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail96,400 miles (+8,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    537135826826
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass87,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    932436779055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail87,950 miles (+7,398)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    210111388474
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve handbrake travel

  5. Pass80,552 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    346286506312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass79,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    682728592038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,000 miles (+1,754)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    780166169280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • 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))

  8. Pass77,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    748564308180
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail77,246 miles (+3,677)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    296155662123
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass73,569 miles (+1,609)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    108178371118
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights barely give beam pattern, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,960 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    353882539273
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights weak beam images

  12. Pass66,332 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    125643806195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,399 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    943090662807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,257 miles (+2,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,257 miles
    Test number
    878023443807
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass55,261 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    565129618421
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber weeping

  16. Pass51,751 miles (+5,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    817386935062
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and getting low on tread

  17. Pass46,138 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,138 miles
    Test number
    886511534061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,866 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    275156533063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,179 miles (+4,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    166042932025
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking

  20. Pass29,993 miles (+4,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,993 miles
    Test number
    616329231069
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn!

  21. Pass25,214 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,214 miles
    Test number
    284973630071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,712 miles
    Test number
    544942188214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 JZN

Does LR55 JZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 JZN expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JZN?
The MOT on LR55 JZN expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 JZN done?
LR55 JZN was recorded at 96,400 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has LR55 JZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JZN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 JZN 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 JZN find?
LR55 JZN passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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