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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 OCGMOT history

LS55 OCG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LS55 OCG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,945 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OCG
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OCG was last recorded at 139,945 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,815 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,945 miles
  • 2025 – 121,395 miles
  • 2024 – 112,976 miles
  • 2023 – 102,455 miles
  • 2022 – 97,155 miles
  • 2021 – 96,598 miles
  • 2020 – 83,711 miles
  • 2019 – 69,925 miles
  • 2018 – 66,805 miles
  • 2017 – 62,585 miles
  • 2015 – 58,223 miles
  • 2014 – 52,458 miles
  • 2013 – 48,247 miles
  • 2012 – 42,896 miles
  • 2011 – 37,496 miles
  • 2010 – 32,793 miles
  • 2009 – 26,236 miles
  • 2008 – 20,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,945 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front fog lamp damaged / cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,945 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,945 miles
    Test number
    837330652270
    • 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))

  2. Fail139,815 miles (+18,420)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    794175887897
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass121,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    692657704167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,395 miles (+8,419)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    366992318210
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass112,976 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    193201485294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,455 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,455 miles
    Test number
    121808174981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a small split in joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass97,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    734214752045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,151 miles (+553)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    238645651620
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass96,598 miles (+150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,598 miles
    Test number
    624726774344
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt heavily perished

  10. Fail96,448 miles (+12,737)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    669451980596
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror housing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt heavily perished

  11. Pass83,711 miles (+13,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    877701838386
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer constant velocity boot seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 - 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,925 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    776785109897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,805 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    776181684853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,585 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    992626058090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,223 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    331383413081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    458772634396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,458 miles (+4,211)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    905372034306
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass48,247 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    846684533331
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    507606032315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,896 miles (+5,400)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    887496032313
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,496 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    316430041372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,793 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    213752020303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    881466019351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,236 miles (+5,647)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    741876419306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass20,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    732827418338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OCG

Does LS55 OCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 OCG is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OCG?
The MOT on LS55 OCG is valid until 9 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 OCG done?
LS55 OCG was recorded at 139,945 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has LS55 OCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OCG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 OCG 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 OCG find?
LS55 OCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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