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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 WUJMOT history

LR55 WUJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR55 WUJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,398 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WUJ was last recorded at 92,398 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,109 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,398 miles
  • 2024 – 83,483 miles
  • 2023 – 72,476 miles
  • 2022 – 69,688 miles
  • 2021 – 66,979 miles
  • 2020 – 66,036 miles
  • 2019 – 64,834 miles
  • 2018 – 62,810 miles
  • 2017 – 60,635 miles
  • 2016 – 58,708 miles
  • 2015 – 56,595 miles
  • 2014 – 53,782 miles
  • 2013 – 48,886 miles
  • 2012 – 44,677 miles
  • 2011 – 41,095 miles
  • 2010 – 37,008 miles
  • 2009 – 31,971 miles
  • 2008 – 25,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,398 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush plastic split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreenRecorded 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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush broken/split.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,398 miles (+289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    903845648856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush plastic split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  2. Fail92,109 miles (+8,626)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    171964907655
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed jacking point very weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush plastic split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  3. Pass83,483 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    473636381465
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush broken/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in screen

  4. Fail83,483 miles (+11,007)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    102117216485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush broken/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in screen

  5. Pass72,476 miles (+121)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    124564101404
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush broken/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail72,355 miles (+2,667)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    510709114787
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush broken/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,688 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    958774768504
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  8. Fail69,688 miles (+2,709)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    253910076067
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  9. Pass66,979 miles (+943)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    624788447855
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking lever too far up

  10. Pass66,036 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    312254179877
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail66,036 miles (+1,202)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    941564200470
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both polish (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass64,834 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    117035652033
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv gaiters starting to split

  13. Pass62,810 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    132230876121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail62,809 miles (+2,174)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    543537139822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass60,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    834286404025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail60,635 miles (+1,927)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    544312790531
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass58,708 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,708 miles
    Test number
    178699937450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass56,595 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,595 miles
    Test number
    995029214791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,782 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    407647194224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    608715493296
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Fail48,886 miles (+4,209)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    616645493257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass44,677 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,677 miles
    Test number
    318643192416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,671 miles (+3,576)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    487382992202
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass41,095 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    678684591240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,008 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    261505090220
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass37,008 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    714195490220
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Pass31,971 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    411049099232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    384849198231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,156 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    350869698213
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 WUJ

Does LR55 WUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WUJ expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WUJ?
The MOT on LR55 WUJ expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WUJ done?
LR55 WUJ was recorded at 92,398 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has LR55 WUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WUJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 WUJ 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 WUJ find?
LR55 WUJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush plastic split; small stone chip in windscreen.

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