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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 DYVMOT history

LA55 DYV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

LA55 DYV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
83,377 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DYV was last recorded at 83,377 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,377 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,377 miles
  • 2024 – 77,790 miles
  • 2023 – 69,599 miles
  • 2022 – 66,880 miles
  • 2021 – 65,124 miles
  • 2020 – 62,955 miles
  • 2019 – 62,289 miles
  • 2018 – 57,139 miles
  • 2017 – 55,294 miles
  • 2016 – 52,879 miles
  • 2015 – 49,519 miles
  • 2014 – 42,875 miles
  • 2013 – 37,145 miles
  • 2012 – 29,335 miles
  • 2011 – 20,652 miles
  • 2010 – 13,889 miles
  • 2009 – 11,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,377 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Worn/ Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,377 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    334069801471
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail83,377 miles (+5,587)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    138928597088
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass77,790 miles (+8,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    193621161682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass69,599 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    217634828812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    907627747065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,880 miles (+1,756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    520514061763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass65,124 miles (+2,169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    793964725707
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc Worn/ Lipped On Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,955 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    586344406424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Worn/ Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Crack n/s/f (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail62,939 miles (+650)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    739146582162
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Worn/ Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,289 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,289 miles
    Test number
    103641642791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    885295711642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,139 miles (+1,845)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    895836101807
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  13. Pass55,294 miles (+2,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    453503824127
    • Advisory'Knock' from nearside front
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  14. Pass52,879 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    123312041368
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensated

  15. Pass49,519 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    215275505028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,875 miles (+5,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    387859004093
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished
    • NoteOffside headlamp condensated - pattern not affected

  17. Pass37,145 miles (+7,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,145 miles
    Test number
    729337103069
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  18. Pass29,335 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,335 miles
    Test number
    977111112046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,652 miles (+6,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,652 miles
    Test number
    539171931021
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn edge a nd wearing near limit

  20. Pass13,889 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,889 miles
    Test number
    433855030076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,864 miles
    Test number
    912290059087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DYV

Does LA55 DYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DYV expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DYV?
The MOT on LA55 DYV expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DYV done?
LA55 DYV was recorded at 83,377 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has LA55 DYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DYV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 DYV 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 DYV find?
LA55 DYV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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