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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 XPCMOT history

LR55 XPC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

LR55 XPC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
137,465 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XPC
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
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XPC was last recorded at 137,465 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,464 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,465 miles
  • 2022 – 129,183 miles
  • 2021 – 121,497 miles
  • 2020 – 118,409 miles
  • 2019 – 116,154 miles
  • 2018 – 114,903 miles
  • 2017 – 110,971 miles
  • 2016 – 108,009 miles
  • 2015 – 105,926 miles
  • 2014 – 103,545 miles
  • 2013 – 95,507 miles
  • 2012 – 83,305 miles
  • 2011 – 68,544 miles
  • 2010 – 58,493 miles
  • 2009 – 44,358 miles
  • 2008 – 31,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corrodded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,465 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    734848151254
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,464 miles (+8,281)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,464 miles
    Test number
    811634367270
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,183 miles (+10)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,183 miles
    Test number
    793966326401
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodded

  4. Fail129,173 miles (+7,676)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,173 miles
    Test number
    738670671599
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodded

  5. Pass121,497 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,497 miles
    Test number
    422260190679
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,490 miles (+3,081)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    632808054039
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,409 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    270739251718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    677912889386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,154 miles (+1,251)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    980715912653
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass114,903 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    123395548370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,971 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,971 miles
    Test number
    418907875092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    107955502082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,005 miles (+2,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,005 miles
    Test number
    497805061909
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass105,926 miles (+2,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    543380293812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    527802674223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Fail103,545 miles (+8,038)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    706942374257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  17. Pass95,507 miles (+206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,507 miles
    Test number
    219118293286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail95,301 miles (+11,996)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,301 miles
    Test number
    346894593483
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass83,305 miles (+14,761)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    187556882271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBaffles broken up in rear exhaust box.
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking.

  20. Pass68,544 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    408385491235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteFront wipers streak and squeak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and cracked

  21. Fail68,544 miles (+10,051)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    838865291224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteFront wipers streak and squeak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and cracked

  22. Pass58,493 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    712072300309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail58,235 miles (+13,877)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    582605490278
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass44,358 miles (+12,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    783730989233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    234011508347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    800131708327
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about LR55 XPC

Does LR55 XPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XPC expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XPC?
The MOT on LR55 XPC expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XPC done?
LR55 XPC was recorded at 137,465 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has LR55 XPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XPC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 XPC 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 XPC find?
LR55 XPC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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