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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

T55 MRYMOT history

T55 MRY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,883 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MRY was last recorded at 45,883 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,545 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
1,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,883 miles
  • 2025 – 45,545 miles
  • 2024 – 44,925 miles
  • 2023 – 44,350 miles
  • 2022 – 43,179 miles
  • 2021 – 42,031 miles
  • 2019 – 40,945 miles
  • 2018 – 40,070 miles
  • 2017 – 38,888 miles
  • 2016 – 37,900 miles
  • 2015 – 35,884 miles
  • 2014 – 31,389 miles
  • 2013 – 28,695 miles
  • 2012 – 26,216 miles
  • 2011 – 23,770 miles
  • 2010 – 20,970 miles
  • 2009 – 17,730 miles
  • 2008 – 14,759 miles
  • 2007 – 11,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,883 miles
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,883 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    127576291574
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,545 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    612674712727
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail45,543 miles (+618)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    419311063411
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,925 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    366537724931
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail44,924 miles (+574)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    606191656123
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass44,350 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    914872661716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail44,333 miles (+1,154)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    378652309281
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass43,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    599515275875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail43,179 miles (+1,148)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    161087781717
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass42,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    483437150746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,031 miles (+1,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    152193052277
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust front section holed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass40,945 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    756450980376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,070 miles
    Test number
    765022619859
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  14. Fail40,070 miles (+1,182)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,070 miles
    Test number
    992640522362
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  15. Pass38,888 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    808004674478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,900 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    137593095091
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts very low (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,884 miles (+4,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    796238205248
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass31,389 miles (+2,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    266799084124
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer box scaled quite badly but ok for now.

  19. Pass28,695 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    768610293172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,216 miles
    Test number
    988405702229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,216 miles (+2,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,216 miles
    Test number
    688095902205
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass23,770 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    505886401212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,970 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    694714400227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,730 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,730 miles
    Test number
    202775609280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,759 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,759 miles
    Test number
    960037808289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,455 miles
    Test number
    373538107409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 MRY

Does T55 MRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MRY is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MRY?
The MOT on T55 MRY is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MRY done?
T55 MRY was recorded at 45,883 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,855 miles a year.
Has T55 MRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MRY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 MRY 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 T55 MRY find?
T55 MRY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills.

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