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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 TLXMOT history

LR55 TLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LR55 TLX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,315 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TLX
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
5 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TLX was last recorded at 64,315 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 8,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,490 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,825 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,315 miles
  • 2025 – 55,490 miles
  • 2024 – 49,178 miles
  • 2023 – 48,620 miles
  • 2022 – 47,895 miles
  • 2021 – 46,183 miles
  • 2020 – 43,608 miles
  • 2019 – 40,338 miles
  • 2018 – 37,093 miles
  • 2017 – 33,409 miles
  • 2016 – 31,016 miles
  • 2015 – 28,846 miles
  • 2014 – 26,438 miles
  • 2013 – 23,823 miles
  • 2012 – 21,156 miles
  • 2011 – 18,372 miles
  • 2010 – 15,375 miles
  • 2008 – 11,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    951644512069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,315 miles (+8,825)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    361552547505
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,490 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    437182633940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,461 miles (+6,283)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    794640090678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    514407036860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,178 miles (+23)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    209450743839
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Fail49,155 miles (+535)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    503520436103
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  8. Pass48,620 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,620 miles
    Test number
    353262241305
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass47,895 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    747844464240
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides ,very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punchtured ------185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also small cuts on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel

  10. Fail47,895 miles (+1,712)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    618025582203
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides ,very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punchtured ------185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also small cuts on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel

  11. Pass46,183 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    385575714425
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail46,183 miles (+2,575)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    568345269431
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,608 miles (+3,270)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    532425886513
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass40,338 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    904424909593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,093 miles (+3,684)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    121889481220
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass33,409 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    854628309076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,016 miles (+2,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    801546511401
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,846 miles (+2,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    597393265117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail26,438 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,438 miles
    Test number
    618740564195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass26,438 miles (+2,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,438 miles
    Test number
    909410264164
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass23,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    359385163155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,823 miles (+2,667)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    788685063142
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNSF TYRE APPROX 2-4mm & CRACKING
    • NoteOSF TYRE APPROX 2mm & CRACKING
    • NoteRear Tyres Cracking

  23. Pass21,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    546513062130
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail21,156 miles (+2,784)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    967733162158
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass18,372 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,372 miles
    Test number
    248731541137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,375 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    913411720116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,799 miles
    Test number
    452448158485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TLX

Does LR55 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TLX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TLX?
The MOT on LR55 TLX is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TLX done?
LR55 TLX was recorded at 64,315 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has LR55 TLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TLX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 TLX 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 TLX find?
LR55 TLX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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