Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 APKMOT history

LA55 APK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LA55 APK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,552 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA55 APK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 APK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 APK was last recorded at 85,552 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,255 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,297 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,552 miles
  • 2025 – 77,255 miles
  • 2024 – 75,260 miles
  • 2023 – 73,194 miles
  • 2022 – 71,137 miles
  • 2021 – 67,376 miles
  • 2020 – 64,398 miles
  • 2019 – 62,084 miles
  • 2018 – 59,924 miles
  • 2017 – 52,560 miles
  • 2016 – 49,452 miles
  • 2015 – 45,232 miles
  • 2014 – 41,378 miles
  • 2013 – 36,741 miles
  • 2012 – 32,883 miles
  • 2011 – 27,889 miles
  • 2010 – 23,025 miles
  • 2009 – 20,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,552 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,552 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    136523154307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,255 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    667035198311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,260 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    256216863517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished /small cracks/small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    754139741135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,194 miles (+2,057)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    897250160600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,137 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    792988368208
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,376 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    796371037791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,398 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    485750070543
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate

  9. Pass62,084 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    957538213438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,924 miles (+7,364)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    952136894841
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,560 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    739032497169
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass49,452 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    670084332492
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass45,232 miles (+3,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    430827840862
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass41,378 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    308309804368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,741 miles (+3,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    398691713357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,883 miles (+4,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    419237012319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,889 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    157295511392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs liped
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Fail27,889 miles (+4,864)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    479415011383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs liped
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass23,025 miles (+2,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    742502410386
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished

  20. Pass20,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    561750829397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 APK

Does LA55 APK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 APK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 APK?
The MOT on LA55 APK is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 APK done?
LA55 APK was recorded at 85,552 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LA55 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 APK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 APK 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 APK find?
LA55 APK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LA55A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.