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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 MVPMOT history

LR55 MVP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LR55 MVP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,126 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MVP was last recorded at 101,126 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 6,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2020: 64,992 miles, lower than 66,061 miles on 9 Oct 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,515 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,611 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,126 miles
  • 2024 – 94,515 miles
  • 2023 – 87,410 miles
  • 2022 – 79,004 miles
  • 2021 – 71,477 miles
  • 2020 – 64,992 miles
  • 2019 – 66,061 miles
  • 2018 – 54,945 miles
  • 2017 – 51,833 miles
  • 2016 – 48,937 miles
  • 2015 – 45,706 miles
  • 2014 – 42,433 miles
  • 2013 – 38,526 miles
  • 2012 – 31,881 miles
  • 2011 – 29,516 miles
  • 2010 – 26,525 miles
  • 2009 – 22,627 miles
  • 2008 – 19,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,126 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    244268230036
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,126 miles (+6,611)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    258904471574
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    924692591962
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,515 miles (+7,105)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    293763974307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,410 miles (+8,406)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,410 miles
    Test number
    402918806660
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass79,004 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    856736739031
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail79,004 miles (+7,527)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    397052541842
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    791561248753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,477 miles (+6,485)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    656877253168
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,992 miles (-1,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    888174866402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,061 miles (+11,116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    327178491932
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass54,945 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    455451936376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,833 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    733597253925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,937 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    715801907037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,706 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,706 miles
    Test number
    286274925285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,433 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    359493814462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,526 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    376582143409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,881 miles (+2,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    458496362252
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall slightly cracked

  19. Pass29,516 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,516 miles
    Test number
    355120261214
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass26,525 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    183147840231
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass22,627 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,627 miles
    Test number
    784968049227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    601301868227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 MVP

Does LR55 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MVP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MVP?
The MOT on LR55 MVP is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MVP done?
LR55 MVP was recorded at 101,126 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has LR55 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MVP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 MVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 MVP find?
LR55 MVP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount; offside front suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount, and 2 more.

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