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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 TKXMOT history

LR55 TKX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LR55 TKX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,447 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TKX
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
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TKX was last recorded at 111,447 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,985 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,462 miles
Average per year
5,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,447 miles
  • 2025 – 104,985 miles
  • 2024 – 103,109 miles
  • 2023 – 101,653 miles
  • 2022 – 101,383 miles
  • 2021 – 99,408 miles
  • 2020 – 97,194 miles
  • 2019 – 92,991 miles
  • 2018 – 86,948 miles
  • 2017 – 80,652 miles
  • 2016 – 72,459 miles
  • 2015 – 62,961 miles
  • 2014 – 55,428 miles
  • 2013 – 47,061 miles
  • 2012 – 39,255 miles
  • 2011 – 33,119 miles
  • 2010 – 24,120 miles
  • 2009 – 20,565 miles
  • 2008 – 15,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,447 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,447 miles (+6,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    791029040749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,985 miles
    Test number
    350982033412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,985 miles (+1,876)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,985 miles
    Test number
    154676762668
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,109 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,109 miles
    Test number
    344525216673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,077 miles (+1,424)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    264184955545
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass101,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    966412159513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,652 miles (+269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    676897391866
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    329451761798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,383 miles (+1,975)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    758475261139
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass99,408 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    161925250715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    192205048520
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer c v boots rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  12. Fail97,194 miles (+4,203)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    497645633423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer c v boots rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  13. Pass92,991 miles (+6,043)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    573043787396
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  14. Pass86,948 miles (+6,296)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    844058754007
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  15. Pass80,652 miles (+8,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    774594515036
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  16. Pass72,459 miles (+9,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,459 miles
    Test number
    534517503571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner & outer tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  17. Pass62,961 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    365625967326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass55,428 miles (+8,367)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    426248504320
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,061 miles (+7,806)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    836329313305
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly low on inner tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly low on tread

  20. Pass39,255 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    916143912361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,119 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    235962921360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,120 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,120 miles
    Test number
    243156120369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,565 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,565 miles
    Test number
    462067689215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,707 miles
    Test number
    594274308321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TKX

Does LR55 TKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TKX is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TKX?
The MOT on LR55 TKX is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TKX done?
LR55 TKX was recorded at 111,447 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,522 miles a year.
Has LR55 TKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TKX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 TKX 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 TKX find?
LR55 TKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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