
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 MXEMOT history
LR55 MXE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 85,477 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 MXE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 MXE was last recorded at 85,477 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 2,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 82,781 miles · 31 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,696 miles
- Average per year
- 5,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 85,477 miles
- 2020 – 82,781 miles
- 2016 – 66,176 miles
- 2012 – 43,194 miles
- 2011 – 34,168 miles
- 2010 – 30,340 miles
- 2009 – 24,209 miles
- 2008 – 17,567 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear REAR REVERSE LIGHT INOP
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
12 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,477 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,477 miles
- Test number
- 216671459029
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear REAR REVERSE LIGHT INOP
Fail85,476 miles (+2,695)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,476 miles
- Test number
- 796993309478
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE EMPTY (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear REAR REVERSE LIGHT INOP
Pass82,781 miles (+16,605)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 920027539258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,176 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,176 miles
- Test number
- 342386536589
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,176 miles (+22,982)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,176 miles
- Test number
- 475798224776
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,194 miles (+9,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,194 miles
- Test number
- 746416242358
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail34,168 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,168 miles
- Test number
- 956083901322
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass34,168 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,168 miles
- Test number
- 996143601386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,340 miles (+6,131)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,340 miles
- Test number
- 822427010354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,209 miles (+6,642)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,209 miles
- Test number
- 681733039378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,567 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 17,567 miles
- Test number
- 964738998261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail17,567 miles1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,567 miles
- Test number
- 814934088250
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR55 MXE
- Does LR55 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 MXE expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 MXE?
- The MOT on LR55 MXE expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 MXE done?
- LR55 MXE was recorded at 85,477 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
- Has LR55 MXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 MXE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 MXE 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 MXE find?
- LR55 MXE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, and 5 more.
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