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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 XSFMOT history

LR55 XSF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LR55 XSF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,304 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XSF
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
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XSF was last recorded at 98,304 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,304 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,304 miles
  • 2024 – 96,926 miles
  • 2023 – 92,463 miles
  • 2022 – 90,603 miles
  • 2021 – 89,570 miles
  • 2020 – 87,300 miles
  • 2019 – 85,013 miles
  • 2018 – 80,283 miles
  • 2017 – 78,474 miles
  • 2015 – 62,517 miles
  • 2013 – 57,000 miles
  • 2012 – 51,651 miles
  • 2010 – 38,784 miles
  • 2009 – 26,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,304 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,304 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    855133416491
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail98,304 miles (+1,378)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    985610241642
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,926 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    121248679334
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail96,926 miles (+4,463)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    747274014105
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass92,463 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    804955593125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,462 miles (+1,859)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    867549301278
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,603 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,603 miles
    Test number
    412077332159
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,602 miles (+1,032)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    858568464059
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,570 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    496351354002
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail89,555 miles (+2,255)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    185325597768
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass87,300 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    544527089954
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail87,298 miles (+2,285)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    558966400735
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass85,013 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    481079750360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,965 miles (+4,682)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    894396106862
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass80,283 miles (+1,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    376271565446
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable damage to O/S side repeater lens.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable damage to both front flexible brake hoses.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable pattern to both headlights.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable travel on handbrake.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered.

  16. Pass78,474 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    597126964337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  17. Fail78,465 miles (+7,572)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    916630757574
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass70,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    447026024003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,893 miles (+8,376)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    542807030241
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,517 miles (+1,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    964938266780
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass61,012 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,012 miles
    Test number
    598536105015
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear exhaust system slightly corroded

  22. Fail61,012 miles (+4,012)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,012 miles
    Test number
    466046605094
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear exhaust system slightly corroded

  23. Pass57,000 miles (+5,349)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    359362153328
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear exhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front side indicator slightly damaged

  24. Pass51,651 miles (+5,454)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    767267152353
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  25. Pass46,197 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    216064802074
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror back cover slightly damaged

  26. Fail46,197 miles (+7,413)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    698144402000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror back cover slightly damaged

  27. Pass38,784 miles (+6,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,784 miles
    Test number
    613855850393
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  28. Pass32,200 miles (+5,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,200 miles
    Test number
    824957700026
    • NoteN/s/f/ mirror has slight damage

  29. Pass26,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    893836319000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XSF

Does LR55 XSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XSF is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XSF?
The MOT on LR55 XSF is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XSF done?
LR55 XSF was recorded at 98,304 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has LR55 XSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XSF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XSF 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 XSF find?
LR55 XSF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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