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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 TKCMOT history

LR55 TKC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LR55 TKC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
188,066 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TKC
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
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TKC was last recorded at 188,066 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,066 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,066 miles
  • 2025 – 184,192 miles
  • 2024 – 180,377 miles
  • 2023 – 174,909 miles
  • 2022 – 169,793 miles
  • 2021 – 164,558 miles
  • 2020 – 158,805 miles
  • 2019 – 153,548 miles
  • 2018 – 142,146 miles
  • 2017 – 135,107 miles
  • 2016 – 124,250 miles
  • 2015 – 113,441 miles
  • 2014 – 102,720 miles
  • 2013 – 90,459 miles
  • 2012 – 79,067 miles
  • 2011 – 67,810 miles
  • 2010 – 59,082 miles
  • 2009 – 48,811 miles
  • 2008 – 35,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,066 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side sill panels corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    188,066 miles
    Test number
    319497027141
    • AdvisoryBoth side sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,066 miles (+3,874)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,066 miles
    Test number
    619273925806
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,192 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,192 miles
    Test number
    782176510535
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,192 miles (+3,815)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,192 miles
    Test number
    578463771231
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,377 miles
    Test number
    657580312236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,377 miles (+5,468)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,377 miles
    Test number
    621726578985
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,909 miles
    Test number
    850305602092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,909 miles (+5,116)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,909 miles
    Test number
    136345463579
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,793 miles
    Test number
    151187874352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail169,793 miles (+5,235)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,793 miles
    Test number
    176203679861
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass164,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,558 miles
    Test number
    426113623956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive breather box rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail164,558 miles (+5,753)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,558 miles
    Test number
    162864225716
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive breather box rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass158,805 miles (+5,257)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,805 miles
    Test number
    979510237814
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass153,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,548 miles
    Test number
    984290360461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,548 miles (+11,402)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,548 miles
    Test number
    596258890345
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass142,146 miles (+7,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,146 miles
    Test number
    495688021762
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass135,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    553696400217
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk plastic casing missing not affecting its operation

  18. Fail135,107 miles (+10,857)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    392718982511
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk plastic casing missing not affecting its operation

  19. Pass124,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    303778658629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,250 miles (+10,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    849559012872
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass113,441 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    240890409958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,720 miles (+12,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    806075254205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,459 miles (+11,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    267628843297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,067 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    168257552289
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass67,810 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    875179441233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,082 miles (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    871874860236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,811 miles (+13,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    640999559277
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre starting to wearing on inner edge

  28. Fail35,224 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    554213268295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass35,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    893123868224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TKC

Does LR55 TKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TKC is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TKC?
The MOT on LR55 TKC is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TKC done?
LR55 TKC was recorded at 188,066 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 8,456 miles a year.
Has LR55 TKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TKC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 TKC 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 TKC find?
LR55 TKC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: both side sill panels corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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