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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 ZCEMOT history

LR55 ZCE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

LR55 ZCE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
66,781 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZCE was last recorded at 66,781 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,769 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,781 miles
  • 2023 – 60,881 miles
  • 2022 – 57,893 miles
  • 2021 – 52,627 miles
  • 2020 – 52,521 miles
  • 2019 – 49,859 miles
  • 2018 – 46,481 miles
  • 2016 – 42,005 miles
  • 2015 – 38,095 miles
  • 2014 – 32,804 miles
  • 2013 – 27,972 miles
  • 2012 – 25,272 miles
  • 2011 – 23,125 miles
  • 2010 – 20,447 miles
  • 2009 – 18,202 miles
  • 2008 – 15,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%-30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deterioratedRecorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,781 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    699605487927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%-30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  2. Fail66,769 miles (+5,888)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    151483693499
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  3. Pass60,881 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    691324651029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail60,881 miles (+2,988)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    819653951881
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass57,893 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    214256891279
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,881 miles (+5,254)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    849733119496
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass52,627 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    587018717819
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail52,626 miles (+105)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    365090997138
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass52,521 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    722686984907
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass49,859 miles (+3,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    499923695101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,481 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    821328058225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,005 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    931228190106
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass38,095 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    201364859497
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront wheels [brakes] slightly binding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle

  14. Fail37,862 miles (+5,058)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    808844356565
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryDrivers rear coil spring slightly corroded and slightly fouling on fuel neck
    • AdvisoryFront wheels [brakes] slightly binding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle

  15. Pass32,804 miles (+4,832)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    479503854386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall worn/kerbed

  16. Pass27,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    486634323388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,972 miles (+2,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    735654223366
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Fail25,272 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    365896322332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,272 miles (+2,147)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    387776022378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass23,125 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,125 miles
    Test number
    598548121371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,447 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    844917120354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,202 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,202 miles
    Test number
    414524439365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,624 miles
    Test number
    412996248469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZCE

Does LR55 ZCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 ZCE expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZCE?
The MOT on LR55 ZCE expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 ZCE done?
LR55 ZCE was recorded at 66,781 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZCE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZCE 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 ZCE find?
LR55 ZCE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut on limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 5 more.

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