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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 XPBMOT history

LR55 XPB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

LR55 XPB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,383 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XPB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XPB was last recorded at 104,383 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 4,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,455 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,928 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,383 miles
  • 2025 – 99,455 miles
  • 2024 – 93,364 miles
  • 2023 – 86,679 miles
  • 2022 – 83,710 miles
  • 2021 – 81,451 miles
  • 2020 – 78,999 miles
  • 2019 – 76,450 miles
  • 2018 – 73,700 miles
  • 2017 – 71,238 miles
  • 2016 – 66,568 miles
  • 2015 – 60,357 miles
  • 2014 – 54,408 miles
  • 2013 – 47,459 miles
  • 2012 – 40,533 miles
  • 2011 – 33,670 miles
  • 2010 – 28,418 miles
  • 2009 – 21,082 miles
  • 2008 – 14,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    551449922720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,383 miles (+4,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    344479434754
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    410361819618
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,455 miles (+6,091)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    847246634938
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,364 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    598852667965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    416389263796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,678 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    868652221077
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,710 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    327067591899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,451 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    784571641618
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail81,451 miles (+2,452)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    278165203363
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,999 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    571414820341
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail78,999 miles (+2,549)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    680103613260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass76,450 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    770418903656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass73,700 miles (+2,462)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    946294010854
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass71,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    415522920853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,238 miles (+4,670)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    661759366896
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass66,568 miles (+6,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    476223274360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass60,357 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    522725497708
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass54,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    148723794241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,408 miles (+6,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    378153394450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass47,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    858394103357
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Fail47,459 miles (+6,926)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    477224203353
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass40,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,533 miles
    Test number
    846969892258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail40,532 miles (+6,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,532 miles
    Test number
    659939392201
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass33,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    747930701356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Fail33,670 miles (+5,252)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    928450301303
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass28,418 miles (+7,336)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    891715200380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass21,082 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,082 miles
    Test number
    164233509368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,435 miles
    Test number
    190824788221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XPB

Does LR55 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XPB is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XPB?
The MOT on LR55 XPB is valid until 31 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 XPB done?
LR55 XPB was recorded at 104,383 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has LR55 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XPB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 XPB 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 XPB find?
LR55 XPB passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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