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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 DWOMOT history

LA55 DWO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LA55 DWO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
163,461 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 DWO was last recorded at 163,461 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 13,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,595 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,866 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,461 miles
  • 2025 – 149,595 miles
  • 2024 – 137,080 miles
  • 2023 – 127,210 miles
  • 2022 – 116,679 miles
  • 2021 – 106,319 miles
  • 2020 – 99,971 miles
  • 2019 – 89,515 miles
  • 2017 – 75,836 miles
  • 2016 – 64,015 miles
  • 2015 – 57,389 miles
  • 2014 – 50,161 miles
  • 2013 – 42,528 miles
  • 2012 – 36,208 miles
  • 2011 – 29,135 miles
  • 2010 – 23,847 miles
  • 2009 – 19,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,461 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNo reverse light

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail163,461 miles (+13,866)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,461 miles
    Test number
    768050584719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  2. Pass149,595 miles (+43)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,595 miles
    Test number
    731564894366
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail149,552 miles (+12,472)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    256014402187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,080 miles
    Test number
    530601679184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail137,065 miles (+9,855)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,065 miles
    Test number
    583686344403
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    199890523143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,210 miles (+10,531)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    817833063151
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,679 miles (+137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    189976342656
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,542 miles (+10,223)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,542 miles
    Test number
    994877633734
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,319 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    596875122546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,318 miles (+6,347)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    408007592195
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    273794066543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail99,964 miles (+10,449)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    216393695329
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    595395514080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,508 miles (+13,672)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    932905720894
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass75,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    787104702116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,836 miles (+11,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    483433289349
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass64,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    750025242748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,005 miles (+6,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    220619221915
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass57,389 miles (+7,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    508285225195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass50,161 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    545363574091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,937 miles (+7,409)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    157926064077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on the outer edge

  23. Pass42,528 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,528 miles
    Test number
    796177473012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,208 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,208 miles
    Test number
    549209272080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,135 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,135 miles
    Test number
    995619651078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,847 miles
    Test number
    150053850072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail23,847 miles (+4,145)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,847 miles
    Test number
    454143650051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass19,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,702 miles
    Test number
    392624159058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DWO

Does LA55 DWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DWO expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DWO?
The MOT on LA55 DWO expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DWO done?
LA55 DWO was recorded at 163,461 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has LA55 DWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DWO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 DWO 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 DWO find?
LA55 DWO failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 6 more.

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