Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LA55 APZMOT history
LA55 APZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 119,185 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,894 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 APZ
- 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
- 26 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 APZ was last recorded at 119,185 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,171 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 5,894 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 119,185 miles
- 2022 – 118,980 miles
- 2021 – 117,008 miles
- 2020 – 111,683 miles
- 2019 – 107,121 miles
- 2018 – 98,505 miles
- 2017 – 87,352 miles
- 2016 – 75,539 miles
- 2015 – 62,501 miles
- 2014 – 51,971 miles
- 2013 – 41,393 miles
- 2012 – 38,445 miles
- 2011 – 35,294 miles
- 2009 – 29,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,185 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,185 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,185 miles
- Test number
- 699863174739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,171 miles (+191)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,171 miles
- Test number
- 112541919119
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,980 miles (+1,972)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 118,980 miles
- Test number
- 587590606712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,008 miles (+5,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,008 miles
- Test number
- 214290331065
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,683 miles (+4,562)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,683 miles
- Test number
- 736992482266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass107,121 miles (+8,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,121 miles
- Test number
- 490773541262
- 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))
Pass98,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 191269469445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,505 miles (+11,153)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 581216216699
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 87,352 miles
- Test number
- 710154696573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,352 miles (+11,813)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,352 miles
- Test number
- 907107854223
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass75,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,539 miles
- Test number
- 481422090932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,539 miles (+13,038)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,539 miles
- Test number
- 446241634316
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass62,501 miles (+10,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,501 miles
- Test number
- 905449085145
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,971 miles
- Test number
- 379532914405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,971 miles (+10,578)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,971 miles
- Test number
- 645412714215
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass41,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,393 miles
- Test number
- 158869313233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,393 miles (+106)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,393 miles
- Test number
- 387099013211
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail41,287 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,287 miles
- Test number
- 498102753070
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass41,287 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,287 miles
- Test number
- 995092953089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,445 miles (+3,151)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,445 miles
- Test number
- 118938552039
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass35,294 miles (+5,556)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,294 miles
- Test number
- 917253501001
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
Pass29,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 29,738 miles
- Test number
- 703282709233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 APZ
- Does LA55 APZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 APZ expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 APZ?
- The MOT on LA55 APZ expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 APZ done?
- LA55 APZ was recorded at 119,185 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
- Has LA55 APZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 APZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 APZ 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 APZ find?
- LA55 APZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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