Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LR55 XMBMOT history
LR55 XMB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 97,598 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 XMB
- 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
- 19 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 XMB was last recorded at 97,598 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 11,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 86,542 miles · 27 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,056 miles
- Average per year
- 5,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,598 miles
- 2023 – 86,542 miles
- 2022 – 74,063 miles
- 2021 – 65,483 miles
- 2020 – 58,065 miles
- 2019 – 50,050 miles
- 2018 – 39,383 miles
- 2017 – 37,212 miles
- 2016 – 35,874 miles
- 2014 – 33,973 miles
- 2013 – 29,737 miles
- 2011 – 26,042 miles
- 2010 – 22,706 miles
- 2008 – 14,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both front tyres wearing from inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,598 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 97,598 miles
- Test number
- 448081828023
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,598 miles (+11,056)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,598 miles
- Test number
- 864892045172
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,542 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,542 miles
- Test number
- 958375599891
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from inner edges
Fail86,500 miles (+12,437)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,500 miles
- Test number
- 964140384900
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from inner edges
Pass74,063 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 74,063 miles
- Test number
- 381377936036
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail74,063 miles (+8,580)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,063 miles
- Test number
- 190362784909
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,483 miles (+7,418)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 65,483 miles
- Test number
- 118778336077
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass58,065 miles (+8,015)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,065 miles
- Test number
- 298740447098
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,050 miles (+10,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,050 miles
- Test number
- 715709054532
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass39,383 miles (+2,171)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 39,383 miles
- Test number
- 767902585968
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,212 miles
- Test number
- 556813268620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,212 miles (+1,338)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,212 miles
- Test number
- 193464211656
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Pass35,874 miles (+1,105)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 35,874 miles
- Test number
- 863466546679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,769 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 34,769 miles
- Test number
- 767089456990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail34,769 miles (+796)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,769 miles
- Test number
- 825510017025
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail33,973 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,973 miles
- Test number
- 397135464381
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,973 miles (+1,987)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 33,973 miles
- Test number
- 595045764335
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,986 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 31,986 miles
- Test number
- 156419504418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,979 miles (+2,242)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,979 miles
- Test number
- 868856204007
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass29,737 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 29,737 miles
- Test number
- 155975403081
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail29,737 miles (+3,695)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,737 miles
- Test number
- 377095903081
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,042 miles (+3,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 26,042 miles
- Test number
- 256773461351
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass22,706 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 22,706 miles
- Test number
- 124285760308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,684 miles (+3,860)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 18,684 miles
- Test number
- 161172800442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,824 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,824 miles
- Test number
- 363036268395
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass14,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,824 miles
- Test number
- 932956568371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 XMB
- Does LR55 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 XMB expired on 26 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 XMB?
- The MOT on LR55 XMB expired on 26 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 XMB done?
- LR55 XMB was recorded at 97,598 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
- Has LR55 XMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 XMB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 XMB 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 XMB find?
- LR55 XMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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