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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR55 YZJMOT history

LR55 YZJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LR55 YZJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,472 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YZJ
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
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YZJ was last recorded at 124,472 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,398 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,074 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,472 miles
  • 2024 – 123,398 miles
  • 2023 – 122,628 miles
  • 2022 – 121,347 miles
  • 2021 – 120,076 miles
  • 2020 – 118,131 miles
  • 2019 – 114,381 miles
  • 2018 – 110,933 miles
  • 2017 – 107,534 miles
  • 2016 – 103,815 miles
  • 2015 – 97,689 miles
  • 2014 – 91,284 miles
  • 2013 – 84,026 miles
  • 2012 – 75,462 miles
  • 2011 – 64,771 miles
  • 2010 – 55,378 miles
  • 2009 – 44,559 miles
  • 2008 – 34,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,472 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern visible but blurred

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,472 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,472 miles
    Test number
    654251665929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,398 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,398 miles
    Test number
    695859606433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass122,628 miles (+1,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    611284742571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass121,347 miles (+1,271)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,347 miles
    Test number
    327929431389
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass120,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    320271550463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,076 miles (+1,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    777541760527
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,131 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,131 miles
    Test number
    313374934223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,381 miles (+3,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,381 miles
    Test number
    663844212053
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass110,933 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    136331163652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern visible but blurred (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff in places when not used for short time - good movement once moved past stiff point

  10. Fail110,933 miles (+3,399)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    302309060102
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern visible but blurred (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff in places when not used for short time - good movement once moved past stiff point

  11. Pass107,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    338928302086
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area

  12. Fail107,534 miles (+3,719)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    645311537740
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area

  13. Pass103,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    256055721924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,814 miles (+6,125)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    122220122130
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  15. Pass97,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    633138463263
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail97,689 miles (+6,405)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    205340023270
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass91,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    437484124337
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken but system still supported
    • NoteSteering rack has a light misting of oil

  18. Fail91,284 miles (+7,258)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    817744024302
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken but system still supported
    • NoteSteering rack has a light misting of oil

  19. Pass84,026 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    716990453350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded/deteriorated
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNsf seat forward tilt control to gain access to rear seats broken
    • NotePark brake lever could do with adjustment
    • NoteSteering rack damp slight leak

  20. Fail84,026 miles (+8,564)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    618028943348
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded/deteriorated
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNsf seat forward tilt control to gain access to rear seats broken
    • NotePark brake lever could do with adjustment

  21. Pass75,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    425229042358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLight bind on n/s rear brake

  22. Fail75,462 miles (+10,691)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    427439642472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLight bind on n/s rear brake

  23. Pass64,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    356401841356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,771 miles (+9,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    439651941385
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass55,378 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    453104840335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,559 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    832139649335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,099 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    171431958320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    390071318358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YZJ

Does LR55 YZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YZJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YZJ?
The MOT on LR55 YZJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YZJ done?
LR55 YZJ was recorded at 124,472 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has LR55 YZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YZJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 YZJ 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 YZJ find?
LR55 YZJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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