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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 DZOMOT history

LA55 DZO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 19,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LA55 DZO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
19,090 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DZO was last recorded at 19,090 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,087 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,090 miles
  • 2025 – 16,909 miles
  • 2024 – 16,838 miles
  • 2023 – 16,827 miles
  • 2022 – 16,794 miles
  • 2021 – 16,111 miles
  • 2020 – 14,125 miles
  • 2019 – 12,866 miles
  • 2018 – 12,811 miles
  • 2017 – 12,513 miles
  • 2016 – 11,865 miles
  • 2015 – 9,564 miles
  • 2014 – 8,811 miles
  • 2013 – 8,228 miles
  • 2012 – 7,885 miles
  • 2011 – 7,381 miles
  • 2010 – 6,557 miles
  • 2009 – 6,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,090 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Wide spread of corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,090 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    148074908366
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail19,087 miles (+2,178)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,087 miles
    Test number
    168097679427
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass16,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    16,909 miles
    Test number
    108978095715
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWide spread of corrosion under vehicle

  4. Fail16,909 miles (+71)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,909 miles
    Test number
    211154093972
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWide spread of corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass16,838 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    560704898182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlightly wide spread of corrosion underside of vehicle

  6. Pass16,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    447643706605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,827 miles (+33)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    423501355354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in outer sidewall where tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all heavily perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer fluid leaking when washers operated

  8. Pass16,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    16,794 miles
    Test number
    345661154070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has widespread surface corrosion

  9. Fail16,794 miles (+683)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,794 miles
    Test number
    805518237551
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has widespread surface corrosion

  10. Pass16,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,111 miles
    Test number
    399497260843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail16,111 miles (+1,986)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,111 miles
    Test number
    578479812829
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass14,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,125 miles
    Test number
    756949852483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,125 miles (+1,259)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,125 miles
    Test number
    589778828576
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass12,866 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    12,866 miles
    Test number
    384048823053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass12,811 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    12,811 miles
    Test number
    873871451129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lense deteriorated

  16. Pass12,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    299802911520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap not opening had to release catch manually

  17. Fail12,513 miles (+648)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    567571112061
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap not opening had to release catch manually

  18. Pass11,865 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    11,865 miles
    Test number
    732701537254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,564 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    9,564 miles
    Test number
    866209215005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,811 miles (+583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    8,811 miles
    Test number
    318842324029
    • NoteNSR Tyre cracked
    • NoteOSF Tyre cracked

  21. Pass8,228 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    8,228 miles
    Test number
    127123623081
    • 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)

  22. Pass7,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    7,885 miles
    Test number
    988991132017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,885 miles (+504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,885 miles
    Test number
    459761532077
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass7,381 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    7,381 miles
    Test number
    475585921079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,557 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    6,557 miles
    Test number
    690315320005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    6,012 miles
    Test number
    441443119061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DZO

Does LA55 DZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DZO is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DZO?
The MOT on LA55 DZO is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DZO done?
LA55 DZO was recorded at 19,090 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 736 miles a year.
Has LA55 DZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DZO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 DZO 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 DZO find?
LA55 DZO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both.

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