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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 VOKMOT history

LR55 VOK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

LR55 VOK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
171,162 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VOK was last recorded at 171,162 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,162 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,162 miles
  • 2024 – 164,905 miles
  • 2023 – 160,322 miles
  • 2022 – 152,434 miles
  • 2021 – 144,541 miles
  • 2020 – 138,955 miles
  • 2019 – 132,961 miles
  • 2018 – 125,970 miles
  • 2017 – 116,112 miles
  • 2016 – 108,600 miles
  • 2015 – 101,616 miles
  • 2013 – 83,469 miles
  • 2012 – 73,193 miles
  • 2011 – 62,516 miles
  • 2010 – 53,954 miles
  • 2009 – 47,289 miles
  • 2008 – 35,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,162 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,162 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,162 miles
    Test number
    886673395452
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail171,162 miles (+6,257)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,162 miles
    Test number
    615866618683
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass164,905 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,905 miles
    Test number
    750626818520
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail164,905 miles (+4,583)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,905 miles
    Test number
    727384900600
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,322 miles (+54)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,322 miles
    Test number
    997065532916
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated & heat shield loose

  6. Fail160,268 miles (+7,834)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,268 miles
    Test number
    529634764589
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated & play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated & heat shield loose

  7. Pass152,434 miles (+267)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,434 miles
    Test number
    599118951604
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,167 miles (+7,626)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,167 miles
    Test number
    428052229112
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Needs relocating to correct beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass144,541 miles (+108)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,541 miles
    Test number
    942722546687
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail144,433 miles (+5,478)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,433 miles
    Test number
    555230733838
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass138,955 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,955 miles
    Test number
    176263329915
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail138,954 miles (+5,993)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,954 miles
    Test number
    496475301917
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass132,961 miles (+6,991)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    440850919806
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safty catch sticking/stiff
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside and offside front wheel rims

  14. Pass125,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    833596332455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,970 miles (+9,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    616266286890
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass116,112 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,112 miles
    Test number
    336322137219
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail116,109 miles (+7,509)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    694497276990
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass108,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,600 miles
    Test number
    641219076031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,596 miles (+6,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    224376109426
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass101,616 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    245421365408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet safety catch sticking

  21. Fail101,614 miles (+18,145)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    298289855497
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet saftey catch sticking

  22. Pass83,469 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    199044963155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,193 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    917728952116
    • NoteADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.
    • NoteADVISE, offside front lower arm,rear mount bush deteriorating & starting to split.

  24. Fail73,193 miles (+10,677)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    379718252170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.
    • NoteADVISE, nearside rear indicator bulb fading.
    • NoteADVISE, offside front lower arm,rear mount bush deteriorating & starting to split.
    • NoteADVISE, offside rear tyre wearing to legal limit.

  25. Pass62,516 miles (+8,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    245918131141
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  26. Pass53,954 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    363968260155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,289 miles (+11,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    720206589294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    671739788219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VOK

Does LR55 VOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VOK expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VOK?
The MOT on LR55 VOK expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VOK done?
LR55 VOK was recorded at 171,162 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 8,100 miles a year.
Has LR55 VOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VOK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VOK 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 VOK find?
LR55 VOK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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