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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 TLYMOT history

LR55 TLY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 136,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR55 TLY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,137 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TLY was last recorded at 136,137 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,124 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,137 miles
  • 2025 – 135,122 miles
  • 2023 – 133,753 miles
  • 2022 – 127,304 miles
  • 2021 – 117,948 miles
  • 2020 – 106,685 miles
  • 2019 – 93,503 miles
  • 2018 – 88,007 miles
  • 2017 – 83,894 miles
  • 2016 – 77,433 miles
  • 2015 – 73,060 miles
  • 2014 – 69,559 miles
  • 2013 – 59,472 miles
  • 2012 – 53,108 miles
  • 2011 – 51,468 miles
  • 2010 – 35,530 miles
  • 2009 – 23,026 miles
  • 2008 – 13,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,137 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear floor corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,137 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    889677203932
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded

  2. Fail136,124 miles (+1,002)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,124 miles
    Test number
    813942853159
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded

  3. Pass135,122 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    274625904809
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,122 miles (+1,369)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    445347262841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,753 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,753 miles
    Test number
    422108539383
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail133,753 miles (+6,449)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,753 miles
    Test number
    537170202821
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass127,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,304 miles
    Test number
    928821595263
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail127,304 miles (+9,356)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,304 miles
    Test number
    449061292966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass117,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,948 miles
    Test number
    332311451555
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail117,948 miles (+11,263)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,948 miles
    Test number
    950885113686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,685 miles (+13,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    128152084670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    571300031183
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

  13. Fail93,503 miles (+5,496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    670744368685
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

  14. Pass88,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    850255840777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail88,007 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    293552592253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail88,007 miles (+4,113)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    781162668634
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass83,894 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    968316089569
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All Edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail83,894 miles (+6,461)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    845778429477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All Edges (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    232592721928
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,433 miles (+4,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    461059026379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    799873585151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail73,060 miles (+3,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    799953585165
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass69,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,559 miles
    Test number
    488582694127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,559 miles (+1,538)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,559 miles
    Test number
    965690994164
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass68,021 miles (+8,549)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    799803074012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass59,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    188327213472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,472 miles (+6,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    435287713086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass53,108 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    855674972038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,468 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,468 miles
    Test number
    226064051334
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  30. Fail51,417 miles (+15,887)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    409176441358
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  31. Fail35,530 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    420656730445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass35,530 miles (+12,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    543616930362
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Pass23,026 miles (+9,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    330878469479
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low inner

  34. Pass13,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,113 miles
    Test number
    264847678206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TLY

Does LR55 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TLY is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TLY?
The MOT on LR55 TLY is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TLY done?
LR55 TLY was recorded at 136,137 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
Has LR55 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TLY has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 TLY 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 TLY find?
LR55 TLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear subframe corroded; rear floor corroded.

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