Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LA55 AHAMOT history
LA55 AHA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 55,484 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 AHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 AHA was last recorded at 55,484 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 10,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 44,965 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,519 miles
- Average per year
- 2,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,484 miles
- 2024 – 44,965 miles
- 2023 – 38,327 miles
- 2022 – 36,664 miles
- 2021 – 32,705 miles
- 2019 – 31,675 miles
- 2018 – 29,624 miles
- 2017 – 26,980 miles
- 2016 – 24,716 miles
- 2015 – 22,562 miles
- 2014 – 20,522 miles
- 2013 – 18,149 miles
- 2012 – 16,315 miles
- 2011 – 13,663 miles
- 2010 – 11,673 miles
- 2009 – 9,879 miles
- 2008 – 7,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,484 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 55,484 miles
- Test number
- 899948418668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,484 miles (+10,519)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,484 miles
- Test number
- 663094864637
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid feed pipe leaking (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,965 miles (+175)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 44,965 miles
- Test number
- 914993410516
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,790 miles (+6,463)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,790 miles
- Test number
- 194904869905
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,327 miles (+1,663)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 38,327 miles
- Test number
- 469645872230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,664 miles (+3,959)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 36,664 miles
- Test number
- 153191728476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,705 miles (+1,030)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 32,705 miles
- Test number
- 417158976206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,675 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 31,675 miles
- Test number
- 218829406088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 29,624 miles
- Test number
- 587577421192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,624 miles (+2,644)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,624 miles
- Test number
- 436750011296
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Pass26,980 miles (+2,264)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 26,980 miles
- Test number
- 977316945241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,716 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 24,716 miles
- Test number
- 778906390025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,562 miles (+2,040)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,562 miles
- Test number
- 555547216828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,522 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 20,522 miles
- Test number
- 836739134354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
Fail20,522 miles (+2,373)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,522 miles
- Test number
- 607799334341
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
Pass18,149 miles (+1,834)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 18,149 miles
- Test number
- 267128803300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 16,315 miles
- Test number
- 506970302338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,315 miles (+2,652)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,315 miles
- Test number
- 686350002398
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass13,663 miles (+1,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 13,663 miles
- Test number
- 328794201385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,673 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 11,673 miles
- Test number
- 421596700468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,879 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,879 miles
- Test number
- 201076099244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 7,086 miles
- Test number
- 491073408365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 AHA
- Does LA55 AHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 AHA is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 AHA?
- The MOT on LA55 AHA is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 AHA done?
- LA55 AHA was recorded at 55,484 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
- Has LA55 AHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 AHA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 AHA 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 LA55 AHA find?
- LA55 AHA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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