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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 MUVMOT history

LR55 MUV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

LR55 MUV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,028 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MUV was last recorded at 113,028 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 2,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,837 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,191 miles
Average per year
5,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,028 miles
  • 2024 – 110,837 miles
  • 2023 – 108,490 miles
  • 2022 – 106,496 miles
  • 2021 – 102,965 miles
  • 2020 – 100,074 miles
  • 2019 – 99,433 miles
  • 2018 – 94,429 miles
  • 2017 – 88,728 miles
  • 2016 – 83,244 miles
  • 2015 – 77,300 miles
  • 2014 – 71,170 miles
  • 2013 – 62,244 miles
  • 2012 – 53,071 miles
  • 2011 – 44,149 miles
  • 2010 – 35,977 miles
  • 2009 – 28,503 miles
  • 2008 – 20,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,028 miles (+2,191)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    472835544271
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,837 miles (+2,347)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    670142769729
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,490 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    983732639198
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass106,496 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    886248449663
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass102,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    148169104394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,964 miles (+2,890)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    142418061469
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly.

  7. Pass100,074 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    579940035464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,433 miles
    Test number
    853206024626
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail99,433 miles (+5,004)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,433 miles
    Test number
    582469394374
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass94,429 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    178282443825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,728 miles (+5,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    213781988061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass83,244 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    169548381614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    105835920102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,300 miles (+6,130)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    973890595056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass71,170 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    737823084299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,145 miles (+8,901)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    605086974254
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass62,244 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    355775283230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,071 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    367389862459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,149 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    757927761212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,977 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    411809580284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    301847889446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail28,503 miles (+7,936)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    313415889280
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass20,567 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,567 miles
    Test number
    560362588292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,468 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,468 miles
    Test number
    113065578262
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LR55 MUV

Does LR55 MUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 MUV expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MUV?
The MOT on LR55 MUV expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 MUV done?
LR55 MUV was recorded at 113,028 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 5,494 miles a year.
Has LR55 MUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MUV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 MUV 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 MUV find?
LR55 MUV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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