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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L55 WBBMOT history

L55 WBB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L55 WBB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
73,956 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WBB was last recorded at 73,956 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,854 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,102 miles
Average per year
5,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,956 miles
  • 2025 – 65,854 miles
  • 2024 – 57,086 miles
  • 2023 – 54,824 miles
  • 2022 – 49,191 miles
  • 2021 – 41,503 miles
  • 2020 – 37,026 miles
  • 2019 – 33,644 miles
  • 2018 – 29,546 miles
  • 2017 – 23,683 miles
  • 2016 – 17,083 miles
  • 2015 – 13,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,956 miles
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in a poor condition
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,956 miles (+8,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,956 miles
    Test number
    193646250291
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass65,854 miles (+8,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    914790183761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass57,086 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    285495917233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    708737010313
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail54,821 miles (+5,630)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    931287262569
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass49,191 miles (+7,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    561965743354
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass41,503 miles (+4,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,503 miles
    Test number
    630941452129
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,026 miles (+3,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,026 miles
    Test number
    966987092279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,644 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    109252061880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,546 miles (+5,863)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    932921849568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass23,683 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,683 miles
    Test number
    803261595278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,083 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    771941728596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,113 miles
    Test number
    578008777333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WBB

Does L55 WBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WBB is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WBB?
The MOT on L55 WBB is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WBB done?
L55 WBB was recorded at 73,956 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,723 miles a year.
Has L55 WBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WBB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 WBB 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 L55 WBB find?
L55 WBB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: auxiliary belt in a poor condition; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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