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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 CFEMOT history

LA55 CFE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LA55 CFE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,024 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 CFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 CFE was last recorded at 115,024 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,021 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,024 miles
  • 2024 – 113,169 miles
  • 2023 – 109,689 miles
  • 2022 – 105,868 miles
  • 2021 – 101,773 miles
  • 2020 – 98,787 miles
  • 2019 – 94,249 miles
  • 2018 – 87,306 miles
  • 2017 – 80,479 miles
  • 2016 – 76,095 miles
  • 2015 – 71,713 miles
  • 2014 – 61,777 miles
  • 2013 – 48,669 miles
  • 2012 – 45,436 miles
  • 2011 – 40,594 miles
  • 2010 – 34,799 miles
  • 2009 – 25,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear water in tail light but not affecting vision of lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn from inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,024 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,024 miles
    Test number
    872056767024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear water in tail light but not affecting vision of lights
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail115,021 miles (+1,852)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    998772614126
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure SILL CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear water in tail light but not affecting vision of lights
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,169 miles (+3,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,169 miles
    Test number
    326983079638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass109,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    323010426447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,689 miles (+3,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    230664434345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass105,868 miles (+4,095)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    230114076668
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass101,773 miles (+2,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,773 miles
    Test number
    615627002629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,787 miles (+4,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    670830616249
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass94,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    160035376852
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail94,249 miles (+6,943)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    348607960953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass87,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    356521776583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front o/s - n/s (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail87,306 miles (+6,827)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    295205455557
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front o/s - n/s (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass80,479 miles (+4,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    440078537538
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bothside inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass76,095 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    976368192890
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass71,713 miles (+9,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,713 miles
    Test number
    126835595129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,777 miles (+13,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    105937794182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,669 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    215858493151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,436 miles (+4,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    437052902268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass40,594 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,594 miles
    Test number
    459806091125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    812305890194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Fail34,799 miles (+9,446)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    923625290187
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Pass25,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,353 miles
    Test number
    790788329087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 CFE

Does LA55 CFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 CFE is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 CFE?
The MOT on LA55 CFE is valid until 26 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 CFE done?
LA55 CFE was recorded at 115,024 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
Has LA55 CFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 CFE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 CFE 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 CFE find?
LA55 CFE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear water in tail light but not affecting vision of lights, and 1 more.

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