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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LR55 ZCYMOT history

LR55 ZCY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR55 ZCY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,879 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZCY was last recorded at 107,879 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,712 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,167 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,879 miles
  • 2025 – 104,712 miles
  • 2024 – 99,217 miles
  • 2023 – 87,576 miles
  • 2022 – 78,902 miles
  • 2021 – 72,658 miles
  • 2019 – 66,890 miles
  • 2018 – 61,425 miles
  • 2016 – 51,737 miles
  • 2015 – 36,751 miles
  • 2014 – 35,832 miles
  • 2013 – 34,601 miles
  • 2011 – 32,945 miles
  • 2010 – 30,987 miles
  • 2009 – 27,422 miles
  • 2008 – 18,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,879 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    162734774162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,712 miles (+5,495)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,712 miles
    Test number
    822222526670
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,217 miles (+11,641)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    105969057176
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,576 miles (+8,674)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,576 miles
    Test number
    576327767033
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass78,902 miles (+6,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    563627254558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass72,658 miles (+5,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    788719635471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass66,890 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    909355786268
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail66,890 miles (+5,465)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    666024515139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    472475351682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail61,424 miles (+9,687)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,424 miles
    Test number
    277960323816
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED YELLOW (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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass51,737 miles (+14,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    493770438560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,751 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,751 miles
    Test number
    746262115116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass35,832 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    269725114047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass34,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    135105903449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,601 miles (+1,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    798132703020
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
  16. Pass32,945 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,945 miles
    Test number
    637570441380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,987 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    563960720303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass27,422 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,422 miles
    Test number
    122307419359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,036 miles
    Test number
    394281238303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,031 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    433121138396
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR55 ZCY

Does LR55 ZCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZCY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZCY?
The MOT on LR55 ZCY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZCY done?
LR55 ZCY was recorded at 107,879 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZCY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZCY 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 ZCY find?
LR55 ZCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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