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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VRCMOT history

LS55 VRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

LS55 VRC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,727 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VRC
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
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VRC was last recorded at 85,727 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 12,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,865 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,862 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,727 miles
  • 2024 – 72,865 miles
  • 2023 – 58,250 miles
  • 2022 – 44,678 miles
  • 2020 – 38,983 miles
  • 2019 – 36,509 miles
  • 2018 – 32,584 miles
  • 2017 – 28,350 miles
  • 2016 – 24,793 miles
  • 2015 – 21,944 miles
  • 2014 – 18,590 miles
  • 2013 – 14,902 miles
  • 2012 – 11,916 miles
  • 2011 – 9,005 miles
  • 2010 – 6,090 miles
  • 2009 – 3,887 miles
  • 2008 – 3,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,727 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    977042904433
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,726 miles (+12,861)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    603955146573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,865 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    349155617115
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,863 miles (+14,613)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    688287488964
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,250 miles (+13,572)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    873750685449
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,678 miles
    Test number
    670121512483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,678 miles (+5,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,678 miles
    Test number
    595173207867
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    960414381572
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))

  9. Fail38,683 miles (+2,174)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    836323779389
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))

  10. Pass36,509 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    782022368020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,584 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,584 miles
    Test number
    916928259328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,350 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    564475058150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,793 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,793 miles
    Test number
    114230353806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,944 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,944 miles
    Test number
    691703083867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,590 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,590 miles
    Test number
    405344044462
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass14,902 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,902 miles
    Test number
    826358833369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,916 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,916 miles
    Test number
    867837142392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,005 miles (+2,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,005 miles
    Test number
    536830641301
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass6,090 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    6,090 miles
    Test number
    460908230356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,887 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    3,887 miles
    Test number
    303745749372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    3,060 miles
    Test number
    444558548421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VRC

Does LS55 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VRC expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VRC?
The MOT on LS55 VRC expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VRC done?
LS55 VRC was recorded at 85,727 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has LS55 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VRC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VRC 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 VRC find?
LS55 VRC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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