Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 VVAMOT history
LR55 VVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,436 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VVA was last recorded at 161,436 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,346 miles · 22 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 7,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,436 miles
- 2025 – 161,346 miles
- 2024 – 151,518 miles
- 2023 – 147,294 miles
- 2022 – 143,426 miles
- 2021 – 140,502 miles
- 2020 – 135,895 miles
- 2019 – 131,641 miles
- 2018 – 127,496 miles
- 2017 – 119,310 miles
- 2016 – 111,839 miles
- 2015 – 107,812 miles
- 2014 – 100,387 miles
- 2013 – 93,373 miles
- 2012 – 85,626 miles
- 2011 – 71,178 miles
- 2010 – 57,712 miles
- 2009 – 42,792 miles
- 2008 – 27,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,436 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,436 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,436 miles
- Test number
- 824889115266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,346 miles (+9,828)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,346 miles
- Test number
- 184577157072
- DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge, cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror - indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass151,518 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 151,518 miles
- Test number
- 822278908303
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,518 miles (+4,224)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,518 miles
- Test number
- 889286205268
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,294 miles (+3,868)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 147,294 miles
- Test number
- 440841276282
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,426 miles (+2,924)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 143,426 miles
- Test number
- 277334116572
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,502 miles
- Test number
- 124615391660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,499 miles (+4,604)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,499 miles
- Test number
- 641775198705
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,895 miles (+4,254)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 135,895 miles
- Test number
- 177635928581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,641 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,641 miles
- Test number
- 149692472596
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,496 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 127,496 miles
- Test number
- 829513289841
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,496 miles (+8,186)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,496 miles
- Test number
- 170191842104
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,310 miles
- Test number
- 637731333473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,310 miles (+7,471)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,310 miles
- Test number
- 130227442397
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass111,839 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,839 miles
- Test number
- 216866648805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,838 miles (+4,026)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 114478583751
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside door mirror (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass107,812 miles (+7,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 107,812 miles
- Test number
- 840898462331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 317321714393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,387 miles (+7,014)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 949491614371
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass93,373 miles (+7,747)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 93,373 miles
- Test number
- 417634873265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,626 miles
- Test number
- 538518992259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,626 miles (+14,448)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,626 miles
- Test number
- 175428392267
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,178 miles (+13,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 71,178 miles
- Test number
- 339016081498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail57,712 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,712 miles
- Test number
- 754381500342
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass57,712 miles (+14,920)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 57,712 miles
- Test number
- 944331300315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,792 miles (+15,441)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,792 miles
- Test number
- 760004099298
- NoteSat nav holder secured to screen
Pass27,351 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,351 miles
- Test number
- 104388388243
- 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)
- NoteFront tracking is out?
Fail27,351 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,351 miles
- Test number
- 324508288275
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteFront tracking is out?
Questions about LR55 VVA
- Does LR55 VVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VVA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VVA?
- The MOT on LR55 VVA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 VVA done?
- LR55 VVA was recorded at 161,436 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,787 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VVA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VVA 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 VVA find?
- LR55 VVA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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