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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 XSOMOT history

LR55 XSO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LR55 XSO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
59,673 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XSO was last recorded at 59,673 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 4,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2010: 13,104 miles, lower than 105,535 miles on 10 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,043 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,630 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,673 miles
  • 2023 – 55,043 miles
  • 2022 – 50,099 miles
  • 2021 – 46,020 miles
  • 2020 – 44,507 miles
  • 2019 – 43,015 miles
  • 2018 – 40,094 miles
  • 2017 – 32,188 miles
  • 2016 – 27,284 miles
  • 2015 – 23,393 miles
  • 2014 – 22,031 miles
  • 2013 – 20,002 miles
  • 2012 – 17,871 miles
  • 2011 – 15,374 miles
  • 2010 – 13,104 miles
  • 2009 – 105,535 miles
  • 2008 – 7,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,673 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    900891804014
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,673 miles (+4,630)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    572904162682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,043 miles (+4,944)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    198840116275
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,099 miles (+4,079)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    454673123142
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass46,020 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    461668068296
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail46,020 miles (+1,513)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    607941313491
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass44,507 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    677564920424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,015 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    669039054589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,094 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    879338342977
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wearing on inner edge

  10. Fail40,094 miles (+7,906)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    287788948760
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass32,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    111940381103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,188 miles (+4,904)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    732709501817
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass27,284 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    416240497627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,393 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,393 miles
    Test number
    556150771744
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low inner edges 185/60/14

  15. Pass22,031 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,031 miles
    Test number
    869249824389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,029 miles (+2,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,029 miles
    Test number
    699948124338
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass20,002 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    295112123392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,871 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,871 miles
    Test number
    249547122389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,374 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    648061421349
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass15,374 miles (+2,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    649991321345
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass13,104 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,104 miles
    Test number
    361190320315
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail13,104 miles (-92,431)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,104 miles
    Test number
    790970720306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass105,535 miles (+95,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    220124719367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,535 miles (+2,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,535 miles
    Test number
    974783119320
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass7,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,881 miles
    Test number
    314126718337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail7,881 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,881 miles
    Test number
    193975118321
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LR55 XSO

Does LR55 XSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XSO expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XSO?
The MOT on LR55 XSO expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XSO done?
LR55 XSO was recorded at 59,673 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has LR55 XSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XSO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 XSO find?
LR55 XSO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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