Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LA55 APOMOT history
LA55 APO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 166,354 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 APO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 APO was last recorded at 166,354 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 14,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,317 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,037 miles
- Average per year
- 8,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,354 miles
- 2024 – 152,317 miles
- 2023 – 144,790 miles
- 2022 – 136,875 miles
- 2021 – 125,792 miles
- 2020 – 114,221 miles
- 2019 – 103,654 miles
- 2018 – 98,453 miles
- 2017 – 92,898 miles
- 2016 – 85,607 miles
- 2015 – 78,142 miles
- 2014 – 72,374 miles
- 2013 – 68,588 miles
- 2012 – 63,934 miles
- 2011 – 55,145 miles
- 2010 – 38,068 miles
- 2009 – 23,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight movement from impact damage
- AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both rear bump stops fallen to bits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,354 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 166,354 miles
- Test number
- 366315465193
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight movement from impact damage
- AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
Fail166,354 miles (+14,037)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,354 miles
- Test number
- 665079916661
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight movement from impact damage
- AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
Pass152,317 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 152,317 miles
- Test number
- 310819260451
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passenger and drivers side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail152,317 miles (+7,527)3 major4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,317 miles
- Test number
- 440968208542
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passenger and drivers side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass144,790 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 144,790 miles
- Test number
- 859113780440
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,790 miles (+7,915)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,790 miles
- Test number
- 592123913210
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,875 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,875 miles
- Test number
- 114186609446
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops fallen to bits
Fail136,875 miles (+11,083)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,875 miles
- Test number
- 347055034476
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops fallen to bits
Pass125,792 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,792 miles
- Test number
- 214356209592
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail125,792 miles (+11,571)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,792 miles
- Test number
- 740006908057
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass114,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,221 miles
- Test number
- 286696133468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,221 miles (+10,567)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,221 miles
- Test number
- 158431781624
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,654 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 103,654 miles
- Test number
- 531503062052
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,653 miles (+5,200)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,653 miles
- Test number
- 514876980297
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,453 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 98,453 miles
- Test number
- 579837909388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,450 miles (+5,552)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,450 miles
- Test number
- 758467587542
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,898 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 92,898 miles
- Test number
- 663917204228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail92,898 miles (+7,291)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,898 miles
- Test number
- 523550909958
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,607 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,607 miles
- Test number
- 926102008420
- AdvisoryStone chip zone A. front wipers smearing. nail in o/s/r tyre
Pass78,142 miles (+5,768)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,142 miles
- Test number
- 496896225131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,374 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 72,374 miles
- Test number
- 408034674077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,588 miles (+4,654)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,588 miles
- Test number
- 629847473059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,934 miles (+8,789)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,934 miles
- Test number
- 165499262011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,145 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,145 miles
- Test number
- 497313461006
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,145 miles (+17,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,145 miles
- Test number
- 876133461070
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,068 miles (+14,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,068 miles
- Test number
- 931195550086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,188 miles
- Test number
- 421808559040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,188 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,188 miles
- Test number
- 532688359034
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about LA55 APO
- Does LA55 APO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 APO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 APO?
- The MOT on LA55 APO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 APO done?
- LA55 APO was recorded at 166,354 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,561 miles a year.
- Has LA55 APO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 APO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 APO 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 APO find?
- LA55 APO passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has slight movement from impact damage, and 1 more.
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