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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR55 MWPMOT history

LR55 MWP is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LR55 MWP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
226,921 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MWP was last recorded at 226,921 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 12,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,623 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
12,298 miles
Average per year
9,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,921 miles
  • 2024 – 214,623 miles
  • 2023 – 205,319 miles
  • 2022 – 190,980 miles
  • 2021 – 181,031 miles
  • 2020 – 172,986 miles
  • 2019 – 164,733 miles
  • 2018 – 157,530 miles
  • 2016 – 154,544 miles
  • 2015 – 148,844 miles
  • 2014 – 140,025 miles
  • 2013 – 129,191 miles
  • 2012 – 113,768 miles
  • 2011 – 100,296 miles
  • 2010 – 85,852 miles
  • 2009 – 72,866 miles
  • 2008 – 66,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,921 miles (+12,298)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    226,921 miles
    Test number
    544495378005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,623 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    214,623 miles
    Test number
    310065143919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail214,558 miles (+9,239)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,558 miles
    Test number
    293597082074
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens affecting pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot rams weak
  4. Pass205,319 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    205,319 miles
    Test number
    483490030113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needed very soon (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail205,319 miles (+14,339)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,319 miles
    Test number
    818033693843
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needed very soon (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass190,980 miles (+9,949)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,980 miles
    Test number
    532878209930
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass181,031 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    181,031 miles
    Test number
    574935779712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,986 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,986 miles
    Test number
    772400974743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection
  9. Fail172,983 miles (+8,250)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,983 miles
    Test number
    192340361113
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection
  10. Pass164,733 miles (+7,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    963311462069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass157,530 miles (+2,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,530 miles
    Test number
    755437985999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass154,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,544 miles
    Test number
    746843171441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,544 miles (+5,700)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,544 miles
    Test number
    767136536398
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass148,844 miles (+8,819)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    194102946918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,025 miles (+10,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,025 miles
    Test number
    427766314303
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail129,191 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    436158203314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass129,191 miles (+15,423)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    468098203381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass113,768 miles (+13,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    535019112359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,296 miles (+14,444)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    507891411383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,852 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    163314310343
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass85,852 miles (+12,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    624134810315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass72,866 miles (+6,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    493427219474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass66,414 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    661972828379
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre under inflated

Questions about LR55 MWP

Does LR55 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 MWP expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MWP?
The MOT on LR55 MWP expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 MWP done?
LR55 MWP was recorded at 226,921 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 9,804 miles a year.
Has LR55 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MWP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 MWP 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 MWP find?
LR55 MWP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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