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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 ASOMOT history

LA55 ASO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LA55 ASO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
108,039 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ASO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ASO was last recorded at 108,039 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 8,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,602 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,437 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,039 miles
  • 2023 – 99,602 miles
  • 2022 – 91,173 miles
  • 2021 – 87,317 miles
  • 2020 – 79,838 miles
  • 2019 – 66,733 miles
  • 2018 – 60,365 miles
  • 2017 – 52,379 miles
  • 2016 – 47,770 miles
  • 2014 – 37,759 miles
  • 2013 – 30,617 miles
  • 2012 – 24,751 miles
  • 2011 – 20,744 miles
  • 2010 – 16,158 miles
  • 2009 – 11,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,039 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    638220543922
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail108,039 miles (+8,437)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    996118961440
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not working Insecure (3.4 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,602 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,602 miles
    Test number
    723885819775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,597 miles (+8,424)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    645350355550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,173 miles (+3,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    596302606773
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    331198360792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,317 miles (+7,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    309619742425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass79,838 miles (+13,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,838 miles
    Test number
    504692317597
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing center
    • AdvisoryExhaust center clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront head lights poor

  9. Pass66,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    396729424961
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  10. Fail66,733 miles (+6,368)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    590336636083
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  11. Pass60,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,365 miles
    Test number
    573000499120
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre inner side wall is perishing
    • AdvisoryOs front side repeater is in very poor condition

  12. Fail60,364 miles (+7,985)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    244551913509
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre inner side wall is perishing
    • AdvisoryOs front side repeater is in very poor condition

  13. Pass52,379 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    941782013535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,770 miles (+10,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    116823083811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged.

  15. Pass37,759 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    608600234122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,617 miles (+5,866)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,617 miles
    Test number
    865168933159
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in tread

  17. Pass24,751 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,751 miles
    Test number
    135157832023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,744 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    708374631018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,158 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,158 miles
    Test number
    272586130082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,385 miles
    Test number
    903657939014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 ASO

Does LA55 ASO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 ASO expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ASO?
The MOT on LA55 ASO expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 ASO done?
LA55 ASO was recorded at 108,039 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LA55 ASO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 ASO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 ASO 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 ASO find?
LA55 ASO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; coolant leak; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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