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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 XMCMOT history

LR55 XMC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

LR55 XMC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
136,380 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XMC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 XMC was last recorded at 136,380 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 13,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,875 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,505 miles
Average per year
8,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,380 miles
  • 2021 – 122,875 miles
  • 2020 – 109,639 miles
  • 2019 – 93,674 miles
  • 2018 – 69,769 miles
  • 2017 – 54,701 miles
  • 2015 – 50,415 miles
  • 2014 – 41,699 miles
  • 2013 – 27,728 miles
  • 2012 – 22,888 miles
  • 2011 – 20,158 miles
  • 2010 – 17,184 miles
  • 2009 – 16,624 miles
  • 2008 – 11,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,380 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rubber separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail136,380 miles (+13,505)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,380 miles
    Test number
    326847485193
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rubber separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,875 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    793431675290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,759 miles (+13,120)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,759 miles
    Test number
    559905050912
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,639 miles (+15,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    545106723434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,674 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    795539111591
    • 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))

  6. Fail93,672 miles (+23,903)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    225690891484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (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))

  7. Pass69,769 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    856501122879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,437 miles (+14,736)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    326103348406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    802373733859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail54,701 miles (+4,286)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    332812377776
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,415 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,415 miles
    Test number
    220238486485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,382 miles (+8,683)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    954393766958
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass41,699 miles (+13,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    327094514340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass27,728 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    385969493228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,888 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    987065502350
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass20,158 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    735979091224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,184 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,184 miles
    Test number
    741609090262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,624 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    900469499293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,106 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,106 miles
    Test number
    624763308344
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake

Questions about LR55 XMC

Does LR55 XMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XMC expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XMC?
The MOT on LR55 XMC expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XMC done?
LR55 XMC was recorded at 136,380 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 8,904 miles a year.
Has LR55 XMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XMC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 XMC 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 XMC find?
LR55 XMC failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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