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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 CEJMOT history

LA55 CEJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LA55 CEJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,767 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 CEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 CEJ was last recorded at 48,767 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,294 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,473 miles
Average per year
2,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,767 miles
  • 2025 – 44,294 miles
  • 2024 – 42,972 miles
  • 2023 – 42,422 miles
  • 2022 – 41,694 miles
  • 2021 – 40,531 miles
  • 2020 – 38,315 miles
  • 2019 – 37,214 miles
  • 2018 – 35,413 miles
  • 2017 – 33,606 miles
  • 2016 – 31,117 miles
  • 2015 – 28,015 miles
  • 2014 – 25,040 miles
  • 2013 – 22,284 miles
  • 2012 – 19,544 miles
  • 2011 – 17,079 miles
  • 2010 – 14,109 miles
  • 2009 – 11,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,767 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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,767 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    553818013673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    761328424089
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail44,294 miles (+1,322)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    923056483976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass42,972 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    865352552359
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail42,970 miles (+548)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    119530994221
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,422 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    531092742250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail42,419 miles (+725)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,419 miles
    Test number
    931602548268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass41,694 miles (+1,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    446972273538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass40,531 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,531 miles
    Test number
    211479149707
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    265531015651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,315 miles (+1,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    411324495696
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,214 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    391020848733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    992358110181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,412 miles (+1,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    956597400940
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass33,606 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    669684344783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,117 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    714415799205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades.

  17. Pass28,015 miles (+2,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    458289815251
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,040 miles (+2,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,040 miles
    Test number
    335971714488
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,284 miles (+2,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    356292713479
    • NoteAll tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls

  20. Pass19,544 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    329049202414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,079 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,079 miles
    Test number
    465004111200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,101 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,101 miles
    Test number
    596656021082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,109 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    863324910004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,149 miles
    Test number
    302300939092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 CEJ

Does LA55 CEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 CEJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 CEJ?
The MOT on LA55 CEJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 CEJ done?
LA55 CEJ was recorded at 48,767 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
Has LA55 CEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 CEJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 CEJ 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 CEJ find?
LA55 CEJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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