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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 ASUMOT history

LA55 ASU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LA55 ASU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,778 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ASU
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
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ASU was last recorded at 74,778 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,180 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,778 miles
  • 2025 – 74,180 miles
  • 2024 – 73,321 miles
  • 2023 – 72,948 miles
  • 2022 – 72,423 miles
  • 2021 – 71,456 miles
  • 2020 – 70,009 miles
  • 2019 – 67,029 miles
  • 2018 – 63,522 miles
  • 2017 – 59,636 miles
  • 2016 – 56,578 miles
  • 2015 – 53,632 miles
  • 2014 – 51,581 miles
  • 2013 – 49,123 miles
  • 2012 – 47,590 miles
  • 2011 – 44,722 miles
  • 2010 – 39,370 miles
  • 2009 – 33,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,778 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    723186637829
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,778 miles (+598)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    465712404182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,180 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    901195504174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four of vehicles tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass73,321 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    224527951063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass72,948 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    238682053988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,423 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    494096513308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    463632929172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail71,456 miles (+1,447)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    887786676753
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,009 miles (+2,980)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    727851875754
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    830528338705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,029 miles (+3,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    797594617623
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass63,522 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    408615042732
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sides rear wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass59,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    117968527587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,636 miles (+3,058)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    926788898700
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,578 miles (+2,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    317488610055
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass53,632 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    709653165037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,581 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    557066974096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,123 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    395711973032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,590 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    625595262059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,722 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    178725971085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass39,370 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    833294470028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,891 miles
    Test number
    371800899085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,891 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,891 miles
    Test number
    732810999040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LA55 ASU

Does LA55 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ASU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ASU?
The MOT on LA55 ASU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 ASU done?
LA55 ASU was recorded at 74,778 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has LA55 ASU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 ASU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 ASU 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 ASU find?
LA55 ASU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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