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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 DYYMOT history

LA55 DYY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LA55 DYY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,731 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DYY was last recorded at 115,731 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,017 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,714 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,731 miles
  • 2025 – 114,017 miles
  • 2023 – 111,550 miles
  • 2022 – 108,365 miles
  • 2021 – 106,775 miles
  • 2020 – 105,357 miles
  • 2019 – 102,410 miles
  • 2018 – 92,699 miles
  • 2017 – 90,225 miles
  • 2016 – 84,346 miles
  • 2015 – 79,130 miles
  • 2014 – 71,708 miles
  • 2013 – 63,633 miles
  • 2012 – 59,730 miles
  • 2011 – 52,389 miles
  • 2010 – 46,959 miles
  • 2009 – 39,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,731 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,731 miles (+1,714)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    339745742691
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,017 miles (+2,467)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    472678010423
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,550 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    341655761600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,365 miles (+1,590)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    214182402655
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass106,775 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    301458721896
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,775 miles (+1,418)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    440948871403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,357 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    920141585858
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail105,357 miles (+2,947)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    746390489877
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,410 miles (+9,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    333558905197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,699 miles
    Test number
    845846858699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,699 miles (+2,474)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,699 miles
    Test number
    985718721552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass90,225 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,225 miles
    Test number
    468627273726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,346 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    113231795620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    989755540682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,130 miles (+7,422)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    689557035686
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass71,708 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    565924604230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,633 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    347301603405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass63,633 miles (+3,903)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    799421603283
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass59,730 miles (+7,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    597222442294
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass52,389 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    568781381124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,959 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    973643190134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    184096739487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DYY

Does LA55 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DYY is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DYY?
The MOT on LA55 DYY is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DYY done?
LA55 DYY was recorded at 115,731 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has LA55 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DYY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LA55 DYY 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 DYY find?
LA55 DYY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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