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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 VUWMOT history

LR55 VUW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

LR55 VUW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
153,907 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUW was last recorded at 153,907 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,907 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,907 miles
  • 2022 – 147,193 miles
  • 2021 – 143,095 miles
  • 2020 – 140,494 miles
  • 2019 – 134,132 miles
  • 2018 – 122,430 miles
  • 2017 – 109,091 miles
  • 2016 – 93,745 miles
  • 2015 – 79,330 miles
  • 2014 – 74,461 miles
  • 2013 – 69,847 miles
  • 2012 – 65,696 miles
  • 2011 – 61,729 miles
  • 2010 – 50,453 miles
  • 2008 – 37,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,907 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,907 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    820229045536
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,907 miles (+6,714)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    437389645234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended center belt (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,193 miles
    Test number
    507337076204
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Reg plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,193 miles (+4,098)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,193 miles
    Test number
    775038910756
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Reg plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    269145146693
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail143,095 miles (+2,601)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    840955690363
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip patterns (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side repeater dim (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible rear reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,494 miles (+6,362)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,494 miles
    Test number
    630457350603
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass134,132 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,132 miles
    Test number
    891658485408
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens faded

  9. Fail134,131 miles (+11,701)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    211649309102
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens faded

  10. Pass122,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    608238128954
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail122,430 miles (+13,339)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    665800074026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass109,091 miles (+15,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,091 miles
    Test number
    464076890224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,745 miles (+123)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    537885839839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat back will not tilt
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre flat
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  14. Fail93,622 miles (+14,292)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    690623305217
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat back will not tilt
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre flat
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  15. Pass79,330 miles (+4,869)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    775702505048
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaused corroded

  16. Pass74,461 miles (+4,614)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    589028014038
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaused box corroded

  17. Pass69,847 miles (+4,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    726366123044
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass65,696 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    195231122037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,729 miles (+11,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    175195011051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,453 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,453 miles
    Test number
    504743020038
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass50,453 miles (+13,135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,453 miles
    Test number
    851383420017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    582812908375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VUW

Does LR55 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VUW expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUW?
The MOT on LR55 VUW expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VUW done?
LR55 VUW was recorded at 153,907 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 8,097 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUW 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 VUW find?
LR55 VUW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front, and 4 more.

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