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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LA55 DZSMOT history

LA55 DZS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LA55 DZS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,123 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DZS was last recorded at 81,123 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2018: 48,425 miles, lower than 122,314 miles on 25 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,306 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,123 miles
  • 2025 – 77,306 miles
  • 2024 – 75,845 miles
  • 2023 – 74,215 miles
  • 2022 – 63,116 miles
  • 2021 – 54,527 miles
  • 2020 – 49,634 miles
  • 2018 – 48,425 miles
  • 2017 – 122,314 miles
  • 2016 – 46,315 miles
  • 2015 – 45,104 miles
  • 2014 – 42,585 miles
  • 2013 – 39,808 miles
  • 2012 – 23,957 miles
  • 2011 – 19,045 miles
  • 2010 – 16,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,123 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear foot brake reading slightly low

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens scratched but not effecting pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear boot lid hydraulic rams only support boot weight when lifted to max lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,123 miles (+3,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    993356729362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear foot brake reading slightly low

  2. Pass77,306 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    596606249319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    225174803547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,845 miles (+1,630)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    662287500116
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass74,215 miles (+11,099)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    358845204326
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    254513621418
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens scratched but not effecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid hydraulic rams only support boot weight when lifted to max lift

  7. Fail63,116 miles (+8,589)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    115953500759
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens scratched but not effecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid hydraulic rams only support boot weight when lifted to max lift

  8. Pass54,527 miles (+4,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    211434986475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    757399680260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,634 miles (+1,209)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    222290138250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    564624720626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,425 miles (-73,889)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    104922551887
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    298530782581
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  14. Fail122,314 miles (+75,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    544269314305
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  15. Pass46,315 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    404182244465
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryPlay n/s/f anti roll link

  16. Pass45,104 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    182591507015
    • AdvisoryFRONT ANTI ROLL LINKS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged O/S

  17. Pass42,585 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    888286114226
    • NoteCould not clearly see front inner brake pads
    • NoteFront bumper a little insecure
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes incorrectly fitted but holding firm
    • NoteHead lamp brackets damaged and broken
    • NoteO/s/f inner plastic wheel arch dislodged

  18. Fail42,585 miles (+2,777)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    787746314212
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCould not clearly see front inner brake pads
    • NoteFront bumper a little insecure
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes incorrectly fitted but holding firm
    • NoteHead lamp brackets damaged and broken
    • NoteO/s/f inner plastic wheel arch dislodged
    • NoteRear tyres on min limits

  19. Pass39,808 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    848722453229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,215 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    639888903017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,957 miles (+4,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    137324402059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass19,045 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,045 miles
    Test number
    109025101034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,638 miles
    Test number
    491042810041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DZS

Does LA55 DZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DZS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DZS?
The MOT on LA55 DZS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DZS done?
LA55 DZS was recorded at 81,123 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has LA55 DZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DZS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 DZS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 DZS find?
LA55 DZS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear foot brake reading slightly low.

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