Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LR55 YWYMOT history
LR55 YWY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,375 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,597 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 YWY
- 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
- 3 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 YWY was last recorded at 76,375 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,375 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,597 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,375 miles
- 2025 – 70,968 miles
- 2024 – 64,501 miles
- 2023 – 57,964 miles
- 2022 – 53,124 miles
- 2021 – 51,121 miles
- 2020 – 50,653 miles
- 2019 – 49,904 miles
- 2018 – 49,084 miles
- 2017 – 47,874 miles
- 2016 – 40,957 miles
- 2015 – 30,206 miles
- 2014 – 28,884 miles
- 2013 – 27,122 miles
- 2012 – 25,035 miles
- 2011 – 22,942 miles
- 2010 – 21,368 miles
- 2009 – 17,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,375 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,375 miles
- Test number
- 814310406966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail76,375 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,375 miles
- Test number
- 807838006501
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass70,968 miles (+299)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 70,968 miles
- Test number
- 852808522062
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Fail70,669 miles (+6,168)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,669 miles
- Test number
- 964071882210
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 64,501 miles
- Test number
- 114980547517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,501 miles (+6,537)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,501 miles
- Test number
- 450890826037
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass57,964 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 57,964 miles
- Test number
- 825006583070
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust.
Fail57,964 miles (+4,840)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,964 miles
- Test number
- 664069265099
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust.
- AdvisoryX2 head lamp covers aged.
Pass53,124 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,124 miles
- Test number
- 352282813224
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail53,124 miles (+2,003)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,124 miles
- Test number
- 873896648636
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass51,121 miles (+468)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,121 miles
- Test number
- 866203008119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,653 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 50,653 miles
- Test number
- 508254772112
- AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator lense damaged
Fail50,653 miles (+749)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,653 miles
- Test number
- 436163863662
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator lense damaged
Pass49,904 miles (+820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 49,904 miles
- Test number
- 122651961164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,084 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 49,084 miles
- Test number
- 523731350511
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Pass47,874 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,874 miles
- Test number
- 782865003289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail47,873 miles (+6,916)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,873 miles
- Test number
- 177217745656
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,957 miles (+10,751)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,957 miles
- Test number
- 391766534745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,206 miles (+1,322)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 30,206 miles
- Test number
- 765916899932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,884 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 28,884 miles
- Test number
- 176181414302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,122 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 27,122 miles
- Test number
- 638774283295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 25,035 miles
- Test number
- 966674582283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,035 miles (+2,093)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,035 miles
- Test number
- 357643982452
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass22,942 miles (+1,574)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 22,942 miles
- Test number
- 177711291204
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have perished tread and sidewalls
Pass21,368 miles (+3,684)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 21,368 miles
- Test number
- 664860600343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 17,684 miles
- Test number
- 521274519338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 YWY
- Does LR55 YWY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YWY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 YWY?
- The MOT on LR55 YWY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 YWY done?
- LR55 YWY was recorded at 76,375 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,597 miles a year.
- Has LR55 YWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 YWY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 YWY 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 YWY find?
- LR55 YWY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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