
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass109,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,689 miles
- Test number
- 323010426447
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass71,713 miles (+9,936)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,713 miles
- Test number
- 126835595129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,777 miles (+13,108)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 61,777 miles
- Test number
- 105937794182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,669 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,669 miles
- Test number
- 215858493151
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass40,594 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,594 miles
- Test number
- 459806091125
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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