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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 WTKMOT history

LR55 WTK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR55 WTK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,870 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WTK was last recorded at 89,870 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,668 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,202 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,870 miles
  • 2025 – 88,668 miles
  • 2024 – 87,307 miles
  • 2023 – 86,425 miles
  • 2022 – 86,260 miles
  • 2021 – 83,156 miles
  • 2020 – 80,700 miles
  • 2019 – 77,997 miles
  • 2018 – 72,765 miles
  • 2017 – 67,757 miles
  • 2016 – 62,365 miles
  • 2015 – 58,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,527 miles
  • 2013 – 45,577 miles
  • 2012 – 40,974 miles
  • 2011 – 37,147 miles
  • 2010 – 32,369 miles
  • 2009 – 26,723 miles
  • 2008 – 21,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,870 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower suspension arm is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower suspension arm is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter casing on exhaust silencers are corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,870 miles (+1,202)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    829847299246
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower suspension arm is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the lower suspension arm is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter casing on exhaust silencers are corroded

  2. Pass88,668 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    406138714215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail88,665 miles (+1,358)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    866035186937
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    287675909274
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail87,307 miles (+882)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    432302165064
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass86,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,425 miles
    Test number
    938153966417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosoin

  7. Fail86,425 miles (+165)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,425 miles
    Test number
    675499990132
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosoin

  8. Pass86,260 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,260 miles
    Test number
    103654753387
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,156 miles (+2,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    222634237771
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass80,700 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    767016450233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    550473393955
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail77,997 miles (+5,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    546907481741
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass72,765 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    848327931489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,757 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    466567223892
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass62,365 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    947040672773
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass58,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    666669682696
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront flexy section of exhaust

  17. Fail58,144 miles (+5,617)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    737375393751
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront flexy section of exhaust

  18. Pass52,527 miles (+6,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    387655694476
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass45,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    457866873233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,577 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    508236973287
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail40,974 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    135266592265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass40,974 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    888156992215
    • 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)

  23. Pass37,147 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    566674491222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,369 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    353211590229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,723 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    571935389244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    530506598225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WTK

Does LR55 WTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WTK is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WTK?
The MOT on LR55 WTK is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 WTK done?
LR55 WTK was recorded at 89,870 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has LR55 WTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WTK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 WTK 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 WTK find?
LR55 WTK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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