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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 AXRMOT history

LS55 AXR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS55 AXR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,498 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AXR
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
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AXR was last recorded at 72,498 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,711 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,787 miles
Average per year
3,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,498 miles
  • 2025 – 66,711 miles
  • 2023 – 65,485 miles
  • 2022 – 64,167 miles
  • 2021 – 61,733 miles
  • 2020 – 59,928 miles
  • 2019 – 58,207 miles
  • 2018 – 55,547 miles
  • 2017 – 51,387 miles
  • 2016 – 48,866 miles
  • 2015 – 47,495 miles
  • 2014 – 45,914 miles
  • 2013 – 41,768 miles
  • 2012 – 39,753 miles
  • 2011 – 33,055 miles
  • 2010 – 28,094 miles
  • 2009 – 23,389 miles
  • 2008 – 18,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    197361309801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  2. Fail72,498 miles (+5,787)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    475808634269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  3. Pass66,711 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    720577309730
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass65,485 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    843057644953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp is damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,167 miles (+2,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    920447043487
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    614264283796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,733 miles (+1,805)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    150330409773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  8. Pass59,928 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    481213519318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    544620711404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,207 miles (+2,660)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    879545282086
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass55,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    162725320613
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads starting to crack

  12. Fail55,547 miles (+4,160)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    649006240656
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads starting to crack

  13. Pass51,387 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    540374591550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    630160986427
    • 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)

  15. Fail48,866 miles (+1,371)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    196415361673
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,495 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    986174414981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    687762544317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,914 miles (+4,146)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    859452544378
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass41,768 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    346631043310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,753 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    355246242315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,055 miles (+4,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    405101041305
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,094 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    460445940378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,389 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    922877139356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,890 miles
    Test number
    870217238387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AXR

Does LS55 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AXR is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AXR?
The MOT on LS55 AXR is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 AXR done?
LS55 AXR was recorded at 72,498 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,000 miles a year.
Has LS55 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AXR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 AXR 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 LS55 AXR find?
LS55 AXR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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