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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LR55 WFYMOT history

LR55 WFY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR55 WFY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,388 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WFY was last recorded at 116,388 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 9,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2019: 60,055 miles, lower than 157,554 miles on 2 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,653 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,735 miles
Average per year
5,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,388 miles
  • 2024 – 106,653 miles
  • 2023 – 88,404 miles
  • 2022 – 74,212 miles
  • 2021 – 69,107 miles
  • 2020 – 65,822 miles
  • 2019 – 60,055 miles
  • 2018 – 157,554 miles
  • 2017 – 152,928 miles
  • 2016 – 136,926 miles
  • 2014 – 118,513 miles
  • 2013 – 84,624 miles
  • 2012 – 66,886 miles
  • 2011 – 51,655 miles
  • 2009 – 38,954 miles
  • 2008 – 22,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,388 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,388 miles (+9,735)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    597883244828
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,653 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,653 miles
    Test number
    456662075182
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail106,652 miles (+18,248)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,652 miles
    Test number
    566584952705
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel reserve

  4. Pass88,404 miles (+14,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    166698327705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,212 miles (+5,105)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    831229673694
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,107 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    277740583481
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail69,107 miles (+3,285)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    930511541113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass65,822 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    261026956896
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,811 miles (+5,756)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    738030290495
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged / cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished / cracking
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat wont fold forward for entry to rear seats
    • AdvisoryUnder tray hanging down

  10. Pass60,055 miles (-97,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    973413268490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,554 miles
    Test number
    124932996373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre edge cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre edge cracked

  12. Fail157,554 miles (+4,626)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,554 miles
    Test number
    975722800051
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre edge cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre edge cracked

  13. Pass152,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    152,928 miles
    Test number
    988183437544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,928 miles (+16,002)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,928 miles
    Test number
    684795905582
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass136,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    768573909314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail136,926 miles (+18,413)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    121063778269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass118,513 miles (+114)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    398196244349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail118,399 miles (+17,435)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    738324144385
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass100,964 miles (+16,340)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    659742804070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

  20. Pass84,624 miles (+17,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    308087903051
    • NoteNsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

  21. Pass66,886 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,886 miles
    Test number
    127329802486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,327 miles (+14,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    319733702034
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  23. Pass51,655 miles (+12,701)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    266665201082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,954 miles (+16,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,954 miles
    Test number
    400687459456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,294 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    451688158435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteWipers worn

  26. Pass22,294 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    601398258336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteWipers worn

Questions about LR55 WFY

Does LR55 WFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WFY expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WFY?
The MOT on LR55 WFY expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WFY done?
LR55 WFY was recorded at 116,388 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 5,625 miles a year.
Has LR55 WFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WFY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 WFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 WFY find?
LR55 WFY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel, and 5 more.

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