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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 EVPMOT history

LA55 EVP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

LA55 EVP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2024
Mileage
75,288 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 EVP
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
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 EVP was last recorded at 75,288 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,563 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,288 miles
  • 2022 – 73,563 miles
  • 2021 – 69,861 miles
  • 2020 – 67,259 miles
  • 2019 – 67,037 miles
  • 2018 – 66,360 miles
  • 2017 – 65,347 miles
  • 2016 – 61,255 miles
  • 2015 – 57,501 miles
  • 2014 – 53,800 miles
  • 2013 – 49,741 miles
  • 2012 – 41,802 miles
  • 2011 – 36,475 miles
  • 2010 – 32,412 miles
  • 2009 – 25,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,288 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,288 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    699427299728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    327806293839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,555 miles (+3,694)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    380059907375
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    106218224381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,861 miles (+2,602)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    710889810059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass67,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,259 miles
    Test number
    856833602582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,257 miles (+220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    354034815593
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass67,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    757571958985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,037 miles (+677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    452903807600
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass66,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    273444884819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,360 miles (+1,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    470187793547
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass65,347 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    209434756558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,255 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    969540689077
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail61,245 miles (+3,744)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    753824971280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail57,501 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    108007375038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass57,501 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    155817675085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,800 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    166659674033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,797 miles (+4,056)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    638294174048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass49,741 miles (+7,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    788104183022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,802 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    499664122003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,475 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    525043651009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,412 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,412 miles
    Test number
    504986330015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,358 miles
    Test number
    133831639474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 EVP

Does LA55 EVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 EVP expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 EVP?
The MOT on LA55 EVP expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 EVP done?
LA55 EVP was recorded at 75,288 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has LA55 EVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 EVP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 EVP 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 EVP find?
LA55 EVP passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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